forgave


for·gave

F0260700 (fər-gāv′, fôr-)v.Past tense of forgive.

forgave

(fəˈɡeɪv) vb the past tense of forgive

for•give

(fərˈgɪv)

v. -gave, -giv•en, -giv•ing. v.t. 1. to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, sin, etc.); absolve. 2. to cancel or remit (a debt, obligation, etc.). 3. to grant pardon to (a person). 4. to cease to feel resentment against: to forgive one's enemies. v.i. 5. to pardon an offense or an offender. [before 900; Middle English, Old English forgiefan] for•giv′a•ble, adj. for•giv′er, n. syn: See excuse.
Translations
pass. di to forgive