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Definitions of absolve
  1. verb
    grant remission of a sin to
    "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Marys"

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  2. verb
    let off the hook
    "I absolve you from this responsibility"

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Explanation of absolve
  • To absolve means to free or release someone from guilt, blame, or responsibility. It involves granting forgiveness or exoneration, allowing a person to move forward without bearing the burden of past actions or mistakes. Absolution and absolving are closely related, as absolving is the act of granting absolution.
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