absolve in Dutch
absolve in Dutch is kwijtschelden, ontheffen, ontslaan van een verplichting — absolve means to officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
absolve in Dutch
kwijtschelden
(transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ontheffen
(transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ontslaan van een verplichting
(transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
vergeven
(transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
uitleggen
(transitive, obsolete) To resolve; to explain; to solve. [Attested from the late 15th century until the mid 17th century.]
absolveren
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
vrijspreken
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
vergeven
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
kwijtschelden
(transitive, legal) To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
niet-schuldig verklaren
(transitive, legal) To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
afwerken
(transitive, obsolete) To finish; to accomplish. [Attested from the late 16th century until the early 19th century.]
beëindigen
(transitive, obsolete) To finish; to accomplish. [Attested from the late 16th century until the early 19th century.]
slagen
(transitive) To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.
What does "absolve" mean?
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verb To officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
"The inquiry absolved the company of any wrongdoing."
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verb To formally forgive someone of their sins.
"The priest absolved her during confession."
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absolve in a sentence
- The inquiry absolved the company of any wrongdoing.
- New evidence absolved him of the crime.
- The priest absolved her during confession.
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What is "absolve" in Dutch?
"absolve" in Dutch is kwijtschelden, ontheffen, ontslaan van een verplichting. absolve means: To officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
How do you use "absolve" in a sentence?
Example: "The inquiry absolved the company of any wrongdoing." In Dutch, "absolve" is kwijtschelden, ontheffen, ontslaan van een verplichting.
Are there other ways to say "absolve" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 11 translations listed for "absolve": kwijtschelden, ontheffen, ontslaan van een verplichting, vergeven, uitleggen, absolveren.
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