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forgave

American  
[fer-geyv] / fərˈgeɪv /

verb

  1. simple past tense of forgive.

forgave British  
/ fəˈɡeɪv /

verb

  1. the past tense of forgive

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In response, Battle’s daughter not only forgave Burton, but has become an active advocate for his clemency.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

The school forgave the debt it said Ayala owed.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Her father, Sana, who said after her death that he would seek to prosecute the employers, instead told AFP that he forgave them.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

But one woman, an aunt of Kernodle, told Kohberger she forgave him, and that she wanted answers.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

Some even forgave him or her in the interest of truth, feeling that the thief had a very important mission that would have pleased Vermeer himself.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett

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