forgive

/fərˈɡɪv/

Syllables for·give

Stress for-GIVE

Phonics Breakdown

for

/fər/

er sound

give

/ɡɪv/

short i

Meaning

to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone

Sound Reference

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for=/fər/(forget) + give=/ɡɪv/(give)

Example

She chose to forgive him for the mistake.