1.  absolve(v = verb.communication) shrive - grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's"
Derived form noun absolution₁, noun absolution₂, noun absolver₁, adjective absolvitory₁
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s somebody

2.  absolve(v = verb.communication) free, justify - let off the hook; "I absolve you from this responsibility"
Antonym: blame
Derived form adjective absolvitory₁
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s somebody of something

1.  To set free, or release, as from some obligation, debt, or responsibility, or from the consequences of guilt or such ties as it would be sin or guilt to violate; to pronounce free; as, to absolve a subject from his allegiance; to absolve an offender, which amounts to an acquittal and remission of his punishment. [1913 Webster]

2.  To free from a penalty; to pardon; to remit (a sin); -- said of the sin or guilt. [1913 Webster]

3.  To finish; to accomplish. [1913 Webster]

4.  To resolve or explain. [1913 Webster]

absolve, v.tr.
1 (often foll. by from, of) a set or pronounce free from blame or obligation etc. b acquit; pronounce not guilty.
2 pardon or give absolution for (a sin etc.).

Derivative:
absolver n.

Etymology:
L absolvere (as AB-, solvere solut- loosen)

VB  liberate, free, set free, set clear, set at liberty, render free, emancipate, release, enfranchise, affranchise, manumit, enlarge, disband, discharge, disenthrall, disenthral, dismiss, let go, let loose, loose, let out, let slip, cast adrift, turn adrift, deliver, absolve, unfetter &c, untie, loose, loosen, relax, unbolt, unbar, unclose, uncork, unclog, unhand, unbind, unchain, unharness, unleash, disengage, disentangle, clear, extricate, unloose, gain one's liberty, obtain one's liberty, acquire one's liberty, get rid of, get clear of, deliver oneself from, shake off the yoke, slip the collar, break loose, break prison, tear asunder one's bonds, cast off trammels, escape.

VB  permit, give permission, give power, let, allow, admit, suffer, bear with, tolerate, recognize, concede, accord, vouchsafe, favor, humor, gratify, indulge, stretch a point, wink at, connive at, shut one's eyes to, grant, empower, charter, enfranchise, privilege, confer a privilege, license, authorize, warrant, sanction, intrust, give carte blanche, give the reins to, give scope to, leave alone, leave it to one, leave the door open, open the door to, open the flood gates, give a loose to, let off, absolve, release, exonerate, dispense with, ask permission, beg permission, request permission, ask leave, beg leave, request leave.

VB  acquit, exculpate, exonerate, clear, absolve, whitewash, assoil, discharge, release, liberate, reprieve, respite, pardon, let off, let off scot- free, drop the charges, plea bargain, strike a deal, no-cause (in civil suits), get no-caused. </