absolve

[abˈzɒlv]

absolve Definition

• 1. declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment
• 2. formally pronounce (a priest) free from sin or blame

Using absolve: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "absolve" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The court absolved him of all charges.

• Example

  I absolve you from your sins.

• Example

  The priest absolved the congregation of their sins.

absolve Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for absolve

• exonerate
• acquit
• pardon
• forgive
• vindicate

Antonyms for absolve

• blame
• condemn
• convict

Phrases with absolve

• absolve oneself

  declare oneself free from responsibility or obligation

  Example

  He absolved himself from any involvement in the scandal.

• absolve from blame

  declare someone not responsible for a mistake or wrongdoing

  Example

  The investigation absolved the company from blame in the accident.

• absolve from duty

  release someone from an obligation or responsibility

  Example

  The doctor was absolved from duty due to illness.

Origins of absolve

from Latin 'absolvere', meaning 'to set free'

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Summary: absolve in Brief

'Absolve' [abˈzɒlv] is a verb that means to declare someone free from guilt, obligation, or punishment. It can also refer to formally pronouncing a priest free from sin or blame. Examples include 'The court absolved him of all charges.' and 'I absolve you from your sins.' Phrases like 'absolve oneself' and 'absolve from blame' denote releasing oneself or others from responsibility or obligation.