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Dictionary Entry: Absolve

Absolve

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/əbˈzɒlv/

Definitions

  1. To set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt.
  2. To declare someone free from blame or responsibility.

Usage Examples

  • The priest was asked to absolve the penitent of his sins.
  • They were absolved of any wrongdoing after the investigation.

Etymology

From Latin "absolvere," meaning "to set free, to complete," from "ab-" meaning "away" and "solvere" meaning "to loosen."

Synonyms

  • Exonerate
  • Forgive
  • Excuse

Antonyms

  • Blame
  • Accuse
  • Incriminate

Translations

Language Translation
SpanishAbsolver
FrenchAbsoudre
GermanAbsolvieren
Chinese (Simplified)解除
Japanese免除する
Korean면제하다
RussianОправдывать
ItalianAssolvere
PortugueseAbsolver
Arabicيبرئ
Hindiमुक्त करना
Bengaliমুক্ত করা
Teluguరహితము చేయు
Tamilதப்பிக்கூறுதல்
Marathiमुक्त करणे
Gujaratiમુક્ત કરવો
Malayalamമുക്തമാക്കുക
Punjabiਮੁਕਤ ਕਰਨਾ
Odiaମୁକ୍ତ କରିବା
Assameseমুক্ত কৰা
Kannadaಮುಕ್ತಗೊಳಿಸಲು
Urduبخشتا ہے
Dogriਮੁਕਤ ਕਰਨਾ
Maithiliमुक्त करब
Santhaliমুক্তি দেওয়া

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • American English: /əbˈzɑlv/
  • British English: /əbˈzɒlv/

Historical Usage

The term has been used in religious contexts, particularly in reference to the forgiveness of sins.

Cultural Nuances

In various cultures, the concept of absolution is integral to spiritual practices and ethics.

More Information

For further reading, explore works on ethics, law, and religious studies regarding the concept of absolution.

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