absolve in German
absolve in German is befreien, entbinden, entlassen — absolve means to officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
absolve in German
befreien
(transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
entbinden
(transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
entlassen
(transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
freisprechen
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
lossprechen
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
absolvieren
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
freisprechen
(transitive, legal) To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
für unschuldig erklären
(transitive, legal) To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
Absolution erteilen
(transitive, theology) To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
erreichen
(transitive, obsolete) To finish; to accomplish. [Attested from the late 16th century until the early 19th century.]
vollbringen
(transitive, obsolete) To finish; to accomplish. [Attested from the late 16th century until the early 19th century.]
bestehen
(transitive) To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.
sich qualifizieren
(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."
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 German?
"absolve" in German is befreien, entbinden, entlassen. 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 German, "absolve" is befreien, entbinden, entlassen.
Are there other ways to say "absolve" in German?
Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "absolve": befreien, entbinden, entlassen, freisprechen, lossprechen, absolvieren.
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