Forgive

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To stop feeling resentment or blame towards someone who has wronged you and release them from guilt.

“Learning to forgive those who have hurt you can bring a lasting sense of peace and release.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/fəˈgɪv/

Syllables

for·give

Related Words

Synonyms

pardon excuse absolveoverlookcondone

Antonyms

blame condemn resent punish

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

FOR- prefix and ends in -IVE, G and V together in the middle are worth targeting

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points with F at four points and V at four points both scoring well

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Words you can make from Forgive

Shorter words formed from the letters in “forgive”.

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