forgive

verb13 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2

Used to state that forgiveness will not be given at any time.

Used in questions to ask if forgiveness is possible at any time.

Indicates that it is difficult for someone to grant forgiveness.

Used to express that forgiveness is not complete or wholehearted.

An idiomatic expression meaning to pardon someone and hold no resentment for their past offense.

Used to specify the reason for the forgiveness, i.e., the action that is being forgiven.

A common modal verb used to express the ability to forgive.

Expresses the capacity or capability to forgive someone.

To make an effort to forgive someone, even if it is difficult.

Expresses the incapacity or inability to forgive someone.

To request forgiveness from someone.

To earnestly or desperately request forgiveness from someone.

Describes an action or person that can be forgiven without difficulty.

Collocations with "forgive"