1. stops feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense or mistake
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘forgive’
2. cancels or remits a debt or obligation
Usage: formal; third person singular present tense of ‘forgive’

Examples

• She always forgives her brother when he apologizes.
• The teacher forgives late assignments if students have a good excuse.
• He forgives easily and never holds grudges.
• The bank forgives the remaining debt after the settlement.
• My mother forgives my mistakes but expects me to learn from them.
• The company forgives employee loans under certain circumstances.