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Forgive

/fəˈrɡɪv/
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(verb) To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against.

I will forgive him out of consideration.
I will forgive him out of consideration for you.
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It takes a lot of strength to truly ____ someone who has caused you a great deal of emotional pain.

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