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absolve in Finnish

absolve in Finnish is vapauttaa, ratkaista, selittää — absolve means to officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.

absolve in Finnish

vapauttaa
verb
(transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ratkaista
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To resolve; to explain; to solve. [Attested from the late 15th century until the mid 17th century.]
selittää
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To resolve; to explain; to solve. [Attested from the late 15th century until the mid 17th century.]
antaa synninpäästö
verb
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
armahtaa
verb
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
vapauttaa syytöksistä
verb
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
armahtaa
verb
(transitive, legal) To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
todeta syyttömäksi
verb
(transitive, legal) To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
vapauttaa
verb
(transitive, legal) To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
antaa anteeksi
verb
(transitive, theology) To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
suorittaa
verb

What does "absolve" mean?

  1. verb To officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
    "The inquiry absolved the company of any wrongdoing."
  2. verb To formally forgive someone of their sins.
    "The priest absolved her during confession."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "absolve" in Finnish?

"absolve" in Finnish is vapauttaa, ratkaista, selittää. 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 Finnish, "absolve" is vapauttaa, ratkaista, selittää.

Are there other ways to say "absolve" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "absolve": vapauttaa, ratkaista, selittää, antaa synninpäästö, armahtaa, vapauttaa syytöksistä.

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