forgave

[ fer-geyv ]

verb

1. simple past tense of forgive.

forgave

/ fəˈɡeɪv /

verb

1. the past tense of forgive

Example Sentences

It forgave individuals who came into the US illegally but did not give them immediate citizenship.

From BBC

I am not sure he forgave me for that.

From BBC

“He was a painter a poet and a visionary. I admired him. He had impeccable taste. And a sharp tongue, Which he sometimes used against me but I always forgave him.”

From Salon

And a sharp tongue, which he sometimes used against me but I always forgave him.

From BBC

The former artist, whose career was derailed by the conviction, said during the press conference that he “forgave” and “moved on.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• absolve
• condone
• excuse
• forget