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Definition absolve in British English

absolve verb

[transitive] verb
/əbˈzɒlv/
1

to state officially that someone is free of any blame or responsibility in a particular matter

Example

The report absolves the pilot from any blame for the crash.

Synonyms and related words
clear eliminate vindicate
2

to forgive someone, especially for a religious or moral fault

Synonyms and related words
forgive excuse let off
Definition absolve in British English