Meaning of absolve in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

verb

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

  Example: You will absolve a subject from his allegiance.

• To resolve; to explain; to solve.

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

• To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for.

• To grant a remission of sin; to give absolution to.

• To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin.

• To finish; to accomplish.

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