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The future tense form of 'forgive' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb forgive. Example: They will forgive each other and move on. (They will forgive each other and move on.)

Definition of “forgive”

to grant pardon or absolution
to cease to feel resentment against

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Future Simple	forgive
Future Continuous	forgiving
Future Perfect	forgiven

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

She will forgive him for his mistakes.

Example

They will forgive each other and start anew.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time tomorrow, I will be forgiving him for his actions.

Example

They will be forgiving each other for their faults.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of the year, she will have forgiven him for everything.

Example

They will have forgiven each other by the time they meet again.

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