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.
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I can never forgive myself for what I did.
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The debt was forgiven by the bank.
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He has forgiven his enemies.
forgiven Synonyms and Antonyms
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.
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I'm sorry, please forgive me for what I said earlier.
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.'
