absolve

Meanings

Verb

grant remission of a sin to
- "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's"
let off the hook
- "I absolve you from this responsibility"
To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.).
To resolve; to explain; to solve.
To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.
To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for.
To grant a remission of sin; to give absolution to.
To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin.
To finish; to accomplish.
To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.

Origin / Etymology

First attested in the early 15th century. From Middle English absolven, from Latin absolvere (“set free, acquit”), from ab (“away from”) + solvō (“loosen, free, release”). Doublet of assoil.

Synonyms

acquit, exculpate, excuse, exempt, exonerate, free, justify, pardon, release, remit, shrive, vindicate

Antonyms

blame

Scrabble Score: 12

absolve is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
absolve is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
absolve is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

absolve is a valid Words With Friends word