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absolve.

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

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/əbˈzɒlv/UK/æbˈzɑlv/US/-ˈsɑlv/US/əbˈ-/US
  1. To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.).

    transitive
    You will absolve a subject from his allegiance.
  2. To resolve; to explain; to solve.

    obsolete · transitive
  3. To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.

    transitive
  4. To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for.

    transitive
  5. To grant a remission of sin; to give absolution to.

    transitive
  6. To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin.

    transitive
  7. To finish; to accomplish.

    obsolete · transitive
  8. To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

First attested in the early 15th century. From Middle English absolven, from Latin absolvere (“set free, acquit”), from ab (“away from”) + solvō (“loosen, free, release”). Doublet of assoil.

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