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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. [...] Pronunciations of 'absolve' American English: æbzɒlv British English: æbzɒlv. Conjugations of 'absolve' present simple: I absolve, you absolve [...]

3. 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. absolve has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. liturgical (Middle English) law (mid 1500s) See meaning & use.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › absolvingAbsolving Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. formal : to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt. The jury absolved the defendants of their crimes. Her youth does not absolve her of responsibility for her actions. 2. formal : to pardon or forgive (a sin) : to remit (a sin) by absolution. asked the priest to absolve his sins. absolver noun formal. Did you know?

5. www.wordsmyth.netabsolve | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   charge. similar words: acquit, exempt, liberate, loose, remit, reprieve, unbind. definition 3: in Christian theology, to grant pardon or remission of sins to. He begged forgiveness and asked the priest to absolve him of his sin. synonyms: pardon, redeem, remit, save, shrive.

6. www.wordnik.com › words › absolveabsolve - definition and meaning - Wordnik

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   Definitions. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. transitive verb To pronounce clear of guilt or blame. transitive verb To relieve of a requirement or obligation. transitive verb To grant a remission of sin to. transitive verb To pardon or remit (a sin). from The Century Dictionary.

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

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   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. exact ( 60 )

8. 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.