acquit
Translation
to acquit
Examples
The jury acquitted the defendant of all charges.
The jury acquitted the defendant of all charges.
She acquitted herself well in her new role.
She acquitted herself well in her new role.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((of sth.)) to decide officially that (sb.) is not guilty of (sth.) The court acquitted him of the crime.
((oneself)) ((well/badly/etc.)) to perform or behave in a specified way The team acquitted themselves with honor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: absolve, exonerate, clear; Antonyms: convict, condemn
Etymology
From Old French 'acquiter', from 'a-' (to) + 'quite' (free, clear), from Latin 'quietus' (at rest). Literally 'to set free'.
Memory Tips
To 'acquit' someone is to let them 'quit' the courthouse, free to go. Or, they are 'quiet' because their legal troubles are over.