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   Ab·solve

   /əbˈzôlv/

   

   verb

   • 1. set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility: "the pardon absolved them of any crimes" Similar exoneratedischargeacquitexculpatevindicatereleaserelieveliberatefreedeliverclearspareexemptinformal:let offforgivepardonexcusegive amnesty togive dispensation togive indulgence toreprievehave mercy onshow mercy toOpposite blamecondemnpunish
   • ▪ give absolution for (a sin): "she asked the bishop to absolve her sins"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin absolvere ‘set free, acquit’, from ab- ‘from’ + solvere ‘loosen’.

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryABSOLVE - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   Definitions of 'absolve' If a report or investigation absolves someone of blame or responsibility, it formally states that he or she is not guilty or is not to blame. More

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › absolveabsolve verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   absolve somebody (of/from something) to state formally that somebody is not guilty or responsible for something. The court absolved him of all responsibility for the accident. absolve somebody (from/of something) (of a priest) to give absolution to somebody. I absolve you from all your sins.

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   Definition of absolve verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishABSOLVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ABSOLVE definition: to formally say that someone is not guilty of something, or to forgive someone. Learn more.

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › absolveAbsolve Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   ABSOLVE meaning: 1 : to make (someone) free from guilt, responsibility, etc.; 2 : to give forgiveness to (someone who has sinned) or for (a sin)

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › absolve_vabsolve, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the verb absolve mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb absolve , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Absolve definition: to free from guilt or blame or their consequences. See examples of ABSOLVE used in a sentence.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusabsolve - Cambridge English Thesaurus with synonyms and examples

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   verb. These are words and phrases related to absolve. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of absolve. The priest absolved their sins. Synonyms. pardon. forgive. shrive. declare removed. Antonyms. accuse. blame. condemn. The jury absolved him of the crime. Synonyms. acquit. find not guilty.

10. ludwig.guru › s › absolveabsolve | English Definition & Examples | Ludwig

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    absolve. verb. To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). You will absolve a subject from his allegiance. synonyms. free. excuse. exempt. release. acquit. exculpate. AI Feedback. "absolve" is a correct and usable word in written English.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › absolvedAbsolved - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Definitions of absolved. adjective. freed from any question of guilt. “is absolved from all blame”. synonyms: clear, cleared, exculpated, exonerated, vindicated. clean-handed, guiltless, innocent. free from evil or guilt.