How to Pronounce "forgave"
word
/fɝˈɡeɪv/
fur-GAYV
/fəɡˈeɪv/
fuh-GAYV
Definition
The past tense of 'forgive'; to no longer feel angry at someone for something wrong they did.
IPA Transcription
American English
/fɝˈɡeɪv/
British English
/fəɡˈeɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fur-GAYV
UK
fuh-GAYV
Listen in Context
He forgave his brother after their fight.
She forgave me for being late.
They forgave the mistake quickly.
At the end of the day, I forgave her because I knew she was sorry.