forgiv- root words — words with the forgiv- root

The root forgiv- comes from Old English forgiefan, meaning to give up, pardon. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including forgivable. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the forgiv- root

Explore words with forgiv- — words containing the forgiv- root and sharing its sense of "to give up, pardon". Examples include forgivable. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does forgiv- mean?

The forgiv- root means to give up, pardon, from Old English forgiefan. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.