absolve

Definition of Absolve in English :

1. absolve, shrive

grant remission of a sin to

Example Sentences:
'The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's'

2. absolve, free, justify

let off the hook

Example Sentences:
'I absolve you from this responsibility'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Absolve

verb (transitive)

1. (usually foll by from)

to release from blame, sin, punishment, obligation, or responsibility

2.

to pronounce not guilty; acquit; pardon

verb transitiveWord forms: abˈsolved or abˈsolving

1.

to pronounce free from guilt or blame; acquit

2.

a.

to give religious absolution to

b.

to remit (a sin)

3.

to free (from a duty, promise, etc.)

tr.v. ab·solved, ab·solv·ing, ab·solves

1. To pronounce clear of guilt or blame.

2. To relieve of a requirement or obligation.

3.

a. To grant a remission of sin to.

b. To pardon or remit (a sin).