Basic Details
Word: Absolve
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To free someone from blame or responsibility.
Synonyms: Exonerate, Clear, Pardon
Antonyms: Blame, Condemn, Accuse
Idioms and Phrases
- Absolve oneself of something: To free oneself from blame or responsibility. Example: "He tried to absolve himself of any wrongdoing during the argument."
- Forgive and absolve: To both forgive a person and clear them of any blame. Example: "After the misunderstanding, she was ready to forgive and absolve him."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The judge decided to absolve the defendant of all charges after reviewing the evidence.
Example 2: She felt relieved when her friend absolved her of the mistake that had caused the problem.
Example 3: To absolve ourselves from guilt, we must learn from our mistakes and make amends.
Fun Fact
The word "absolve" comes from the Latin word "absolvere," which means "to loosen" or "to set free." It originally referred to freeing someone from a bond or obligation.
Famous Quote
"To be absolved of one's sins, one must first acknowledge their existence." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "absolve" mean?
a) To blame someone
b) To free from blame
c) To accuse someone
d) To punish someone
Answer: b) To free from blame
2. Which of these is a synonym of "absolve"?
a) Blame
b) Pardon
c) Accuse
d) Condemn
Answer: b) Pardon
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "absolve"?
a) Clear
b) Exonerate
c) Accuse
d) Forgive
Answer: c) Accuse
4. Which sentence uses "absolve" correctly?
a) The teacher absolved the students before the exam by explaining the rules.
b) She was absolved of all her favourite books.
c) He wanted to absolve himself from the project, so he did not help.
d) They sought to absolve the issue by ignoring it.
Answer: a) The teacher absolved the students before the exam by explaining the rules.
5. Which idiom relates to "absolve"?
a) Forgive and absolve
b) Jump the gun
c) Cut to the chase
d) Under the weather
Answer: a) Forgive and absolve
