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forgave
verb
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Divide forgave into syllables:

for · gave

How to pronounce forgave:

Definition of forgave:

forgave (verb):
to cease to feel resentment against (an offender) pardon
to stop feeling anger and resentment towards (a person) or at (an action that has caused upset or harm)

Synonyms for forgave:

condonepardonabsolveexcusedacquitunderstandexcuseignoredredeemedexonerate

Antonyms for forgave:

resentcondemnedreproachedhatedchargedblameddislikedresentedcensuredconvicted

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