Collocations for "forgive"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "forgive" in context.
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forgive
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- I forgive you
- [cannot, can't] forgive (him)
- please forgive me
- (how) can you ever forgive me?
- forgive me for the [interruption, inconvenience]
- forgive her for her [actions, tardiness]
- has been forgiven for her [actions]
- will never forgive myself (for)
- forgive my [sins, ignorance]
- forgive the [mistake, error]
- forgive and forget
- forgive and move [forward, on] (with)
- will understand and forgive
- forgive [interest, a debt]
'forgive' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):