absolve in Latin
absolve in Latin is libero, absolvere, absolvo — absolve means to officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
absolve in Latin
libero
(transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
absolvere
(transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
absolvo
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
absolvō
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
condono
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
condono
(transitive, legal) To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
absolvō
(transitive, obsolete) To finish; to accomplish. [Attested from the late 16th century until the early 19th century.]
What does "absolve" mean?
-
verb To officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
"The inquiry absolved the company of any wrongdoing."
-
verb To formally forgive someone of their sins.
"The priest absolved her during confession."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Latin.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Latin meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Latin
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.
Similar words in Latin
Common Latin translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "absolve" in Latin?
"absolve" in Latin is libero, absolvere, absolvo. 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 Latin, "absolve" is libero, absolvere, absolvo.
Are there other ways to say "absolve" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "absolve": libero, absolvere, absolvo, absolvō, condono.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.