Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

forgiver

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.36 in modern English

Syllables: for-giv-er
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person who forgives.

name

The fortieth sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Example Sentences

"Take second best, put me to the test. / Things off your chest you’d need to confess. / I will deliver, you know I’m a forgiver."

Etymology

From forgive + -er.

Inflected Forms

forgivers (plural)

Synonyms

The Believer pardoner excuser

Questions

What does forgiver mean?: A person who forgives.
Where does forgiver come from?: From forgive + -er.

How to pronounce forgiver

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