shrive

[US]/ʃraɪv/
[UK]/ʃraɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi.to hear confessions; to ask for forgiveness
vt.to grant absolution after hearing a confession

Phrases & Collocations

shrive me

shrive sin

shrive soul

shrive heart

shrive prayer

shrive spirit

shrive confession

shrive offering

shrive grace

shrive mercy

Example Sentences

she decided to shrive herself before the important meeting.

the priest will shrive the congregation during the service.

he felt the need to shrive his sins before the new year.

many people seek to shrive their guilt through confession.

she wanted to shrive her soul after the difficult year.

to shrive is to seek forgiveness and peace.

he went to the chapel to shrive his conscience.

they believe that to shrive is essential for spiritual growth.

before the festival, she took time to shrive her past mistakes.

he felt lighter after he chose to shrive his regrets.

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