be forgiving

/biː fɔːˈɡɪvɪŋ/

to be tolerant and understanding

She asked him to be forgiving after his mistake.

She wanted him to show tolerance and understanding.

informal

To show tolerance and understanding toward others' mistakes or shortcomings

Even though he hurt her feelings, she chose to be forgiving.

She decided to be understanding and not hold a grudge.

Being forgiving is important in any healthy relationship.

Tolerance and understanding are key to maintaining strong relationships.

This phrase emphasizes patience and compassion in interpersonal interactions.

Collocations

be forgiving ofto tolerate or accept someone's mistakesbe forgiving towardto show understanding toward someone

to pardon someone and move on without holding a grudge

to respond to injury or insult with patience and forbearance

Being forgiving can help resolve conflicts and strengthen bonds.

While being forgiving is important, it's also crucial to set healthy boundaries.

Derived from the verb 'forgive,' which comes from Old English 'forgiefan,' meaning 'to give up, abandon, or pardon.'

This phrase is commonly used in personal and professional contexts to encourage patience and empathy.

to exist or act in a certain way

verb

forgiving

willing to pardon or overlook offenses

adjective

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