SAT GRE absolve Definition To forgive or pardon someone for a wrongdoing Example "The judge absolved the accused of all charges." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → GRE Quiz → ← absolution absorb → Study tips featuring "absolve" Let the Argument Reveal Unfamiliar Word Meanings Group Words Together by Emotional Tone Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal