forgiven

ADJECTIVE

excused

Synonyms

STRONG

pardoned reinstated

WEAK

taken back welcomed home

Example Sentences

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You might be forgiven for thinking the Arsenal manager was referring to Bukayo Saka, whose all-important goal secured their semi-final triumph on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Some companies guarantee they will get your loan forgiven — but experts say that’s not a promise any legitimate company can deliver on.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Stafford could have been forgiven for feeling surprised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Investors in health insurers could be forgiven for thinking the pressure on the Medicare Advantage industry has finally abated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But then, unexpectedly, he finds that his fault has been overlooked or forgiven and at once the world reappears in brilliant colors, full of delightful prospects.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams