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absolve

/əbˈzɒlv/

verb

Meaning

  • To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.).

    "You will absolve a subject from his allegiance."

  • To resolve; to explain; to solve.

  • To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.

  • To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for.

  • To grant a remission of sin; to give absolution to.

  • To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin.

  • To finish; to accomplish.

  • To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.

Synonyms

acquit,
exculpate,
exonerate,
pardon,
remit,
vindicate,
excuse,
exempt,
free,
release,
remit