pardon — forgiveness for an offense or mistake
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: forgiveness for an offense or mistake
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːrdən/
Example Sentences
- Pardon me, but your cat is wearing my socks again.
- I beg your pardon, I thought you were a statue in the museum.
- The governor decided to pardon all parking violations on Christmas Day.
pardon
NOUN[/ˈpɑːrdən/]
forgiveness for an offense or mistake
The president granted a pardon to the prisoner after new evidence proved his innocence.
The judge decided to pardon the young offender. (🙏 Forgive + 🕊️ Freedom → Pardon)
After receiving a pardon, he worked peacefully in a garden instead of letting his heart harden.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'pardoner', derived from Latin 'perdonare' meaning 'to give completely' or 'forgive'. The prefix 'per-' means 'through' or 'completely', combined with 'donare' meaning 'to give'.
Breakdown
per- (through/completely) + donare (to give) = pardon (to forgive completely)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Pardon me, but your cat is wearing my socks again.”
“I beg your pardon, I thought you were a statue in the museum.”
“The governor decided to pardon all parking violations on Christmas Day.”
“Pardon? Did you just say you married a penguin?”
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