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Synonyms
ab·solve (əb-zŏlv́, -sŏlv́)

[Middle English absolven, from Latin absolvere; see absolute.]

transitive verb: -solved, -solv·ing, -solves. 

  1. To pronounce clear of guilt or blame.
  2. To relieve of a requirement or obligation.
    1. To grant a remission of sin to.
    2. To pardon or remit (a sin).

derivatives

ab·solv́a·ble
adjective
ab·solv́er
noun