forgive
/fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/verb
Elementary
1
To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against.
2
To pardon (something); to waive any negative feeling over or retribution for.
3
To waive or remit (a debt), to absolve from payment or compensation of.
4
To accord forgiveness.
5
To look past; to look beyond.
6
To redeem; to offset the bad effects of something.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing