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