verb

acquit

Acquit (verb) means to declare or find innocent or not guilty.

verb

To declare or find innocent or not guilty.

To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.

to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge.

To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “acquit” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Etymology

From Middle English aquī̆ten (“to give in return; to pay, repay; to redeem (a pledge, security), to make good (a promise); to make amends; to relieve of an obligation; to acquit, clear of a charge; to free; to deprive of; to do one's part, acquit oneself; to act, behave (in a certain way)”), from Old French aquiter (“to act, do”) and Medieval Latin acquitāre (“to settle a debt”), from ad- (“to”) + quitare (“to free”), equivalent to a- + quit. Doublet of acquiet; also related to quit, quiet and acquiesce.

Rhymes for acquit

quit suit fruit Inuit Jesuit circuit recruit lawsuit pursuit biscuit conduit swimsuit

See all rhymes for acquit →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of acquit?

"acquit" (verb) means to declare or find innocent or not guilty.

What are the different meanings of acquit?

"acquit" has 3 main meanings: 1. To declare or find innocent or not guilty; 2. To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil; 3. to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge.