Collocations for "forgiveness"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "forgiveness" in context.
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forgiveness
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- ask for forgiveness for
- ask the [Lord, priest] for forgiveness
- practice forgiveness
- ask a friend for forgiveness
- you have my forgiveness
- forgiveness and reconciliation
- seeking forgiveness [from, for]
- receive forgiveness (for)
- received forgiveness for his [sins]
- received forgiveness from [God, Allah, the priest, his wife]
- beg for forgiveness
- the forgiveness of [sins, wrongdoings, hurtful acts]
- the forgiveness of debt
'forgiveness' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):