tilgi — meaning in English
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English meaning
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absolve
verb To officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
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excuse
verb To forgive someone, or overlook a minor fault.
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forgive
verb To stop feeling angry at someone and let go of blame for what they did.
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sanctify
verb To make something holy or set it apart for religious use.
Senses
tilgi is used for these senses in English:
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absolve
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
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excuse
(transitive) To forgive; to pardon; to overlook.
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sanctify
(transitive) To free from sin; to purify.
absolve — full definition
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verb To officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
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verb To formally forgive someone of their sins.
excuse — full definition
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verb To forgive someone, or overlook a minor fault.
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verb To release someone from a duty or allow them to leave.
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noun A reason given to justify a mistake or avoid blame.
