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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions absolve verb (absolv, ing) (transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.) To a subject from his allegiance. 1855: w:Thomas Babington Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, The History of England from the Accession of James II'', volume III, chapter XIV - Halifax was absolved by a majority of fourteen. (transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, sin or guilt (transitive) (theology) To pronounce free or give absolution from sin. 1782: w:Edward Gibbon, Edward Gibbon, History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire, volume VI, chapter LXVII - In his name I your perjury and sanctify your arms. (transitive) (obsolete) To finish; to accomplish. (RQ:Milton Lost 1674, 7)-94 - The work begun, how soon / absolved. (obsolete) To resolve or explain. 1646: w:Thomas Browne, Sir Thomas Browne, Pseudodoxia Epidemica VI-x - We shall not the doubt. Etymology: 15th Century, From Latin absolvere "to set free", "to absolve", formed from ab- + solvere "to loose".      Full Definition of absolve  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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