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Absolve

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Verb (transitive)

HYPHEN

ab=solve

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Verb Absolve has 2 senses

absolve(v = verb.communication) shrive - grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's"

is one way to forgive

Derived forms noun absolution₂, noun absolution₁, noun absolver₁, adjective absolvitory₁

Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s somebody

absolve(v = verb.communication) free, justify - let off the hook; "I absolve you from this responsibility"

is one way to forgive

Derived form adjective absolvitory₁

Antonym: blame

Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s somebody of something

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CIDE DICTIONARY

Absolve, v. t. [L. absolvere to set free, to absolve; ab + solvere to loose. See Assoil, Solve.].

To set free, or release, as from some obligation, debt, or responsibility, or from the consequences of guilt or such ties as it would be sin or guilt to violate; to pronounce free; as, to absolve a subject from his allegiance; to absolve an offender, which amounts to an acquittal and remission of his punishment. [1913 Webster]
"Halifax was absolved by a majority of fourteen." [1913 Webster]
To free from a penalty; to pardon; to remit (a sin); -- said of the sin or guilt. [1913 Webster]
"In his name I absolve your perjury." [1913 Webster]
To finish; to accomplish. [1913 Webster]
"The work begun, how soon absolved." [1913 Webster]
To resolve or explain. [1913 Webster]

Syn. -- To Absolve, Exonerate, Acquit.

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

Absolve, v.tr.
1 (often foll. by from, of) a set or pronounce free from blame or obligation etc. b acquit; pronounce not guilty.
2 pardon or give absolution for (a sin etc.).

Derivative

absolver n.

Etymology

L absolvere (as AB-, solvere solut- loosen)

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THESAURUS

Absolve

acquit, administer absolution, administer extreme unction, amnesty, cancel, clear, confess, declare a moratorium, decontaminate, destigmatize, discharge, dismiss, dispense, dispense from, dispense with, except, exculpate, excuse, exempt, exempt from, exonerate, forgive, free, give absolution, give dispensation from, grant amnesty to, grant forgiveness, grant immunity, grant remission, hear confession, justify, let go, let off, make confession, nonpros, nullify, obliterate, pardon, purge, quash the charge, receive absolution, release, relieve, remise, remit, save the necessity, set free, shrive, spare, vindicate, whitewash, wipe out, withdraw the charge, write off

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Absolve

Liberation

VB liberate, free, set free, set clear, set at liberty, render free, emancipate, release, enfranchise, affranchise, manumit, enlarge, disband, discharge, disenthrall, disenthral, dismiss, let go, let loose, loose, let out, let slip, cast adrift, turn adrift, deliver, absolve, unfetter &c, untie, loose, loosen, relax, unbolt, unbar, unclose, uncork, unclog, unhand, unbind, unchain, unharness, unleash, disengage, disentangle, clear, extricate, unloose, gain one's liberty, obtain one's liberty, acquire one's liberty, get rid of, get clear of, deliver oneself from, shake off the yoke, slip the collar, break loose, break prison, tear asunder one's bonds, cast off trammels, escape.

Permission

VB permit, give permission, give power, let, allow, admit, suffer, bear with, tolerate, recognize, concede, accord, vouchsafe, favor, humor, gratify, indulge, stretch a point, wink at, connive at, shut one's eyes to, grant, empower, charter, enfranchise, privilege, confer a privilege, license, authorize, warrant, sanction, intrust, give carte blanche, give the reins to, give scope to, leave alone, leave it to one, leave the door open, open the door to, open the flood gates, give a loose to, let off, absolve, release, exonerate, dispense with, ask permission, beg permission, request permission, ask leave, beg leave, request leave.

Acquittal

VB acquit, exculpate, exonerate, clear, absolve, whitewash, assoil, discharge, release, liberate, reprieve, respite, pardon, let off, let off scot- free, drop the charges, plea bargain, strike a deal, no-cause (in civil suits), get no-caused.

Forgiveness

VB forgive, forgive and forget, pardon, condone, think no more of, let bygones be bygones, shake hands, forget an injury, excuse, pass over, overlook, wink at, bear with, allow for, make allowances for, let one down easily, not be too hard upon, pocket the affront, let off, remit, absolve, give absolution, reprieve, acquit, beg pardon, ask pardon, implore pardon, conciliate, propitiate, placate, make up a quarrel, let the wound heal.

Exemption

VB not have, be without, excuse, be exempt, exempt, release, acquit, discharge, quitclaim, remise, remit, free, set at liberty, let off, pass over, spare, excuse, dispense with, give dispensation, license, stretch a point, absolve, exonerate, save the necessity.

Atonement

VB atone, atone for, expiate, propitiate, make amends, make good, reclaim, redeem, repair, ransom, absolve, purge, shrive, do penance, stand in a white sheet, repent in sackcloth and ashes, wear a hairshirt, set one's house in order, wipe off old scores, make matters up, pay the forfeit, pay the penalty, apologize, beg pardon, fair l'amende honorable, give satisfaction, come down on one's knees, fall down on one's knees, down on one's marrow bones.