Forgave

//fə(ɹ)ˈɡeɪv// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb
  1. 1
    simple past of forgive form-of, past

Synonyms

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abolishabsolveacquitallowamnestycancel

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"Later Chris felt ashamed and apologized, and Beth forgave him."

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