absolve


Definition: Meaning of, absolve in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əbˈzɒlv /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
absolve absolved absolved
Present Participle Third Person Singular
absolving absolves
[transitive]
  1. to say publicly that someone is not guilty or responsible for something
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  2. [often passive] if someone is absolved by the Christian Church or a priest for something they have done wrong, they are formally forgiven
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