All 4 Uses of
absolve
in
The Brothers Karamazov
- And only at last they learnt that this holy man had broken his vow of obedience and left his elder, and, therefore, could not be forgiven without the elder's absolution in spite of his great deeds.†
Chpt 1
- "Absolve my soul, Father," she articulated softly, and slowly sank on her knees and bowed down at his feet.†
Chpt 2
- The elder absolved, reconciled, exhorted, imposed penance, blessed, and dismissed them.†
Chpt 3 *
- I absolved her sin on the spot and was turning to go, but I was forced to turn back.†
Chpt 11
Definition:
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(absolve) to find someone blameless; or forgive; or relieve (of a requirement or obligation)