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forgiven

for·give
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fer-giv]
    • /fərˈgɪv/
    • /fə(r)ˈɡɪv(ə)n/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fer-giv]
    • /fərˈgɪv/

Definitions of forgiven word

  • verb with object forgiven to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve. 1
  • verb with object forgiven to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.). 1
  • verb with object forgiven to grant pardon to (a person). 1
  • verb with object forgiven to cease to feel resentment against: to forgive one's enemies. 1
  • verb with object forgiven to cancel an indebtedness or liability of: to forgive the interest owed on a loan. 1
  • verb without object forgiven to pardon an offense or an offender. 1

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Origin of forgiven

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; for- + give; replacing Middle English foryiven, Old English forgiefan

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Forgiven

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

forgiven popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

forgiven usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for forgiven

adj forgiven

  • reinstated — to put back or establish again, as in a former position or state: to reinstate the ousted chairman.

adjective forgiven

  • excused — Simple past tense and past participle of excuse.

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