Absolved

Pronunciation: /əbˈzɑlvd/

Definitions of absolved

verb to declare someone free from guilt, responsibility, or punishment

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher absolved the students of their mistake.

A2 The judge absolved the defendant of all charges due to lack of evidence.

B1 The company absolved the employee of any wrongdoing after a thorough investigation.

B2 The religious leader absolved the sinner of their sins during confession.

C1 The president absolved the country of its debts through a strategic financial plan.

C2 The therapist helped the patient absolve themselves of guilt and move forward with their life.

Examples of absolved in a Sentence

formal The defendant was absolved of all charges after the new evidence came to light.

informal Don't worry, you'll be absolved of any wrongdoing once you explain the situation.

slang I totally got absolved of that mess thanks to my lawyer.

figurative By apologizing sincerely, he absolved himself of any guilt in her eyes.

Grammatical Forms of absolved

• past tense: absolved
• plural: absolve
• comparative: more absolved
• superlative: most absolved
• present tense: absolves
• future tense: will absolve
• perfect tense: has absolved
• continuous tense: is absolving
• singular: absolves
• positive degree: absolved
• infinitive: absolve
• gerund: absolving
• participle: absolved

Origin and Evolution of absolved

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'absolved' originated from Latin, specifically from the verb 'absolvere' which means to release or acquit.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'absolved' has retained its original meaning of being released or acquitted from guilt or obligation. It is commonly used in legal and religious contexts to signify forgiveness or exoneration.