How to Pronounce "absolve"
word
æbˈzɑɫv/, /əbˈzɑɫv
ub-ZAHLV
ɐbsˈɒlv
ub-ZOLV
Definition
To officially say that someone is not responsible for something wrong or bad, or to forgive them for a mistake or sin, especially in a formal or religious context.
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈzɑɫv/, /əbˈzɑɫv
British English
ɐbsˈɒlv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ub-ZAHLV
UK
ub-ZOLV
Listen in Context
The priest absolved her of her sins.
He was absolved of all blame after the accident.
The law cannot absolve you from responsibility.
No apology could absolve him of what he had done.