forgives
word · lemma: forgive
Definition
To stop feeling angry toward someone for something they did wrong; to pardon someone for a mistake or hurt.
Usage & Nuances
'Forgives' is the third person singular present tense of 'forgive'. Often used about serious or emotional matters. Common phrases: 'forgives easily', 'never forgives'. Often used with 'for' (forgives him for lying).
Spanish: perdonaPortuguese (BR): perdoaPortuguese (PT): perdoaChinese (Simplified): 原谅Chinese (Traditional): 原諒Hindi: माफ करता हैArabic: يَغْفِرBengali: ক্ষমা করেRussian: прощаетJapanese: 許すVietnamese: tha thứKorean: 용서한다Turkish: bağışlarUrdu: معاف کرتا ہےIndonesian: memaafkan
Example Sentences
It surprises me how quickly he forgives after an argument.
natural
Even when he feels hurt, he forgives and moves on.
natural
She never forgives someone who lies to her.
natural
He always forgives his friends when they make mistakes.
basic
She forgives her brother for breaking her toy.
basic
God forgives those who are truly sorry.
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