forgiven

[fərˈɡɪvn]

forgiven Definition

  • 1past participle of forgive: to stop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake
  • 2to cancel a debt

Using forgiven: Examples

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

  • Example

    After he apologized, she forgave him.

  • Example

    I can never forgive myself for what I did.

  • Example

    The debt was forgiven by the bank.

  • Example

    He has forgiven his enemies.

forgiven Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for forgiven

Phrases with forgiven

  • to stop being angry about something that someone has done to you and not allow it to affect your future relationship with them

    Example

    I know he made a mistake, but I think we should forgive and forget.

  • to ask someone to forgive you for something you have done wrong

    Example

    He begged for her forgiveness after he realized what he had done.

  • a phrase used to apologize for something that one has done wrong

    Example

    I'm sorry, please forgive me for what I said earlier.

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Summary: forgiven in Brief

'Forgiven' [fərˈɡɪvn] is the past participle of 'forgive,' which means to stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake. It can also mean to cancel a debt. Examples include 'After he apologized, she forgave him' and 'The debt was forgiven by the bank.' Phrases include 'forgive and forget,' 'beg for forgiveness,' and 'forgive me.'