absolve🔊

To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). +

(obsolete) To resolve; to explain; to solve.

To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. +

(law) To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for.

(theology) To grant a remission of sin; to give absolution to.

(theology) To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin. +

(obsolete) To finish; to accomplish.

To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.