Forgive

·vt To give wholly; to make over without reservation; to Resign.

II. Forgive ·vt To give up resentment or claim to requital on account of (an offense or wrong); to remit the penalty of; to Pardon;

— said in reference to the act forgiven.

III. Forgive ·vt To cease to feel resentment against, on account of wrong committed; to give up claim to requital from or retribution upon (an offender); to Absolve; to Pardon;

— said of the person offending.