(transitive) To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against.

(transitive) To pardon for (something); to waive any negative feeling over or retribution for.

(transitive) To waive or remit (a debt), to absolve from payment or compensation of.

(intransitive) To accord forgiveness.

(transitive) To look past; to look beyond.

(transitive) To redeem; to offset the bad effects of something.