Translation and Meaning
- Word: forgive
- Language: English
- Meaning: forgive
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: English Judgment and Reconciliation
Pronunciation audio
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Example Sentences
- If you forgive the person who hurt you, you might find peace soon. German: Wenn du der Person vergibst, die dich verletzt hat, kannst du bald Frieden finden.
When and How to Use "forgive"
Use "forgive" when you want to talk about "forgive" in English. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the English Judgment and Reconciliation topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your English study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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