Absolve



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.赦免, 免除
• [英]to set free from an obligation;forgive
• [同] solvent(adj.溶解的)；dissolution(n.溶解，分解)；resolute（adj.坚决的）
• [反]inculpate(v 控告)
• [派]absolution(n.赦免，无罪)

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb (absolved; absolving)

• Etymology: Middle English, from Latin absolvere, from ab- + solvere to loosen — more at solve
• Date: 15th century
• 1. to set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
• 2. to remit (a sin) by absolution
• Synonyms: see exculpate
• • absolver noun

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