Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

absolved

/əbzˈɑlvd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.69 in modern English

Syllables: ab-solved
IPA: /əbzˈɑlvd/

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

simple past and past participle of absolve

adj

That has been cleared from a sin or an offence.

Derived Forms

unabsolved

Synonyms

clear cleared exculpated exonerated vindicated

Rhymes With

involved resolved evolved solved dissolved unresolved unsolved devolved revolved

Questions

How do you pronounce absolved?: The recorded pronunciation is /əbzˈɑlvd/.
What does absolved mean?: simple past and past participle of absolve

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