English Explanatory Dictionary

forgive but don't forget

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To pardon someone of wrongdoing while retaining awareness of their past behavior to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

Word forms

forgive but don't forget

Etymology

In reference to the phrase forgive and forget.

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