Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Forgive

Pardon

The most appropriate synonym of the word "forgive" is pardon.

• Forgive means to give up resentment or anger against someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake.
• Pardon means to officially forgive someone for a crime or offense.

The other words are not as appropriate synonyms for forgive.

• Forget means to no longer remember something.
• Accuse means to charge someone with a crime or offense.
• Compel means to force or urge someone to do something.