absolve

About 0.46 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

   You will absolve a subject from his allegiance.

2. verb To resolve; to explain; to solve.
3. verb To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.
4. verb To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for.
5. verb To grant a remission of sin; to give absolution to.
6. verb To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin.
7. verb To finish; to accomplish.
8. verb To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.

Similar words

justify free waiver waive acquit exonerate excuse rid discharge liberate

Often followed by

the him them me you himself us from themselves thee

Word family

absolved absolver absolvers absolves absolving