forgive me

interjection
UK: /fəˈɡɪv miː/
US: /fərˈɡɪv miː/

  1. Used to politely ask someone to excuse a mistake or something you have done wrong.

    1. Please, forgive me I was wrong about you. [ ] [ ]
    2. I hope you can forgive me for not telling you the truth earlier; I was afraid of your reaction. [ ] [ ]

  2. A phrase used to express regret or ask for pardon when interrupting or disagreeing with someone.

    1. Forgive me, but I didn't quite hear you. [ ] [ ]
    2. Forgive me for disagreeing, but I have a different perspective on this issue after careful consideration. [ ] [ ]

  3. An expression used to seek absolution or understanding for a past action or statement.

    1. Forgive me for my harsh words yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. I hope they can forgive me for the error, as it truly was a mistake made under pressure and without intent. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

excuse me apologize absolve have mercy
forgive me idiom

  1. To ask someone to pardon you for a mistake or transgression.

    1. I beg you to forgive me. [ ] [ ]
    2. After years of silence, he finally wanted her to forgive me, hoping to reconcile and find peace. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "forgive me" in English means: Used to politely ask someone to excuse a mistake or something you have done wrong., A phrase used to express regret or ask for pardon when interrupting or disagreeing with someone., An expression used to seek absolution or understanding for a past action or statement..

The phonetic transcription of "forgive me" is /fəˈɡɪv miː/ in British English and /fərˈɡɪv miː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "forgive me": excuse me, apologize, absolve, have mercy.

Example usage of "forgive me": "Please, forgive me I was wrong about you.". More examples on the page.