Absolve – Grant Pardon, declare someone free of guilt, punishment or blame
(Pronounced ab-zolv)
To remember the definition of the word absolve, use the following mnemonic:
Her abs solved (absolve) her problem with the judge. The Judge said: "I'll grant you a pardon if you show me how you got such great abs!"
Examples of absolve in a sentence
The jury’s innocent verdict appears to absolve the defendant of any guilt.
If you wish to absolve yourself of your sins, you must first confess them.
The five-year warranty does not absolve the car manufacturer from the liability of selling a faulty vehicle.