forgave
word · lemma: forgive
/fɝˈɡeɪv/
/fəɡˈeɪv/
Definition
The past tense of 'forgive'; to no longer feel angry at someone for something wrong they did.
Usage & Nuances
'Forgave' is formal or neutral. Common with 'forgave him/her for...' patterns. Often used with past regrets or stories. Not used for forgiving minor things (use 'excused' or 'let go of').
Spanish: perdonóPortuguese (BR): perdoouPortuguese (PT): perdoouChinese (Simplified): 原谅了Chinese (Traditional): 原諒了Hindi: माफ़ कियाArabic: سامحBengali: ক্ষমা করেছিলRussian: простил - простилаJapanese: 許したVietnamese: đã tha thứKorean: 용서했다Turkish: affettiUrdu: معاف کر دیاIndonesian: memaafkan
Example Sentences
He forgave his brother after their fight.
basic
She forgave me for being late.
basic
They forgave the mistake quickly.
basic
At the end of the day, I forgave her because I knew she was sorry.
natural
I never thought I could, but I forgave myself.
natural
Even though it hurt, he forgave them and moved on with his life.
natural