pardon
Translation
to pardon, to forgive, to excuse
Examples
Pardon me for interrupting.
Pardon me for interrupting.
The governor pardoned the prisoner.
The governor pardoned the prisoner.
Pardon? I didn't hear you.
Pardon? I didn't hear you.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) for ((sth./-ing)) to forgive someone for something Pardon me for being late.
((sb.)) to officially forgive someone for a crime The king pardoned the thief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forgive, excuse, absolve
Etymology
From Late Latin `perdonare`, from `per-` ('through, completely') + `donare` ('to give').
Memory Tips
Think of 'completely giving' forgiveness to someone. It's a stronger form of 'forgive'.