forgives and forgets

A form of forgive and forget — To absolve somebody completely for a past wrongdoing; to pardon with neither resentment nor a view to retribution.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of forgive and forget
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Chicago

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