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Forgive

usgb/fərˈɡɪv/Volume
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Forgiving can provide emotional release for both the wrongdoer and the forgiver, mending relationships. SlideWhen she forgave her friend, she felt a weight lift off her shoulders.
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Not ForgettingPlay
'Forgive' doesn't always mean to forget the incident; it's about letting go of resentment. SlideHe forgave her actions but the memory still lingered.
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Conditional ApologyPlay
Sometimes 'forgive' is used to ask for forgiveness, even when one doesn't feel at fault. SlideForgive me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the incorrect figure?