Associations to the word «Absolve»

ABSOLVE, verb. (transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

ABSOLVE, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To resolve; to explain; to solve. [Attested from the late 15th century until the mid 17th century.]

ABSOLVE, verb. (transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

ABSOLVE, verb. (transitive) (legal) To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

ABSOLVE, verb. (transitive) (theology) To grant a remission of sin; to give absolution to. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

ABSOLVE, verb. (transitive) (theology) To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

ABSOLVE, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To finish; to accomplish. [Attested from the late 16th century until the early 19th century.]

ABSOLVE, verb. (transitive) To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.

ABSOLVE, verb. Grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's".

ABSOLVE, verb. Let off the hook; "I absolve you from this responsibility".