verb
- past participle of forgive; having been pardoned or excused for a fault or offense
Usage: past participle form
Examples
- She felt relieved that her mistake had been forgiven.
- The debt was forgiven by the generous lender.
- He hoped to be forgiven for his harsh words.
- All sins can be forgiven through repentance.
- The student loan was forgiven after ten years of service.
- Once forgiven, the offense was never mentioned again.