absolve
SYLLABICATION: ab·solve
PRONUNCIATION: AUDIO: b-zlv, -slv KEY
TRANSITIVE VERB: Inflected forms: ab·solved, ab·solv·ing, ab·solves
1. To pronounce clear of guilt or blame.
2. To relieve of a requirement or obligation.
3a. To grant a remission of sin to. b. To pardon or remit (a sin).
ETYMOLOGY: Middle English absolven, from Latin absolvere. See absolute.
OTHER FORMS: ab·solva·ble —ADJECTIVE
ab·solver —NOUN


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