absolve
🇺🇸
/əbˈzɑːlv/
🇬🇧
/əbˈzɒlv/
verb
R
to declare someone not guilty or responsible for something
The court absolved him of all responsibility for the accident, meaning he was not at fault.
R
to forgive someone of their sins or wrongdoings
I absolve you from all your sins, meaning I forgive you for your mistakes.
translation
to declare someone not guilty or responsible for something; to forgive someone of their sins or wrongdoings
Word Forms
3rd Present
absolves
Past
absolved
Perfect
absolved
Progressive
absolving