32+ Words that rhyme with forgive

Forgive is a 2-syllable word with 32 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are drive, alive, five. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of forgive

verb
  1. stop blaming or grant forgiveness; "I forgave him his infidelity"; "She cannot forgive him for forgetting her birthday"
  2. absolve from payment; "I forgive you your debt"

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Examples of "forgive" in lyrics

See how forgive is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "We dont Forgive"
    Beast 1333 — Anonymous
  • "I am who I have to forgive"
    Brother Ali — The Puzzle
  • "But everything is short-lived; forget about fortune forgive"
    The Cross Movement [Phanatik] — Driven

What do these rhymes mean?

alive
possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive
drive
the act of applying force to propel something
five
being one more than four the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one a team that plays basketball a playing
live
not recorded; "the opera was broadcast live" actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing
survive
continue to live through hardship or adversity; "We went without water and food for 3 days

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "forgive" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like drive, alive, five create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "forgive" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with forgive?
Words that rhyme with forgive include: drive, alive, five, survive, live, connive, chive, strive, contrive, dive, and 22 more.
How many syllables does forgive have?
Forgive has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with forgive?
There are 32 words that rhyme with forgive: 32 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for forgive in a song?
The strongest rhymes for forgive in songwriting are drive, alive, five. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with forgive?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with forgive include drive, alive, five, survive, live. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: drive, five; 1-syllable: alive, survive; 2-syllable: negative, positive. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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