<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.</li><li>to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.).</li><li>to grant pardon to (a person).</li><li>Synonyms: acquit, absolve</li><li>to cease to feel resentment against: to forgive one's enemies.</li><li>to cancel an indebtedness or liability of: to forgive the interest owed on a loan.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to pardon an offense or an offender.</li></ul>