Words that rhyme with forgive
Forgive is a 2-syllable word with 32 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are alive, arrive, chive. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of forgive
- stop blaming or grant forgiveness; "I forgave him his infidelity"; "She cannot forgive him for forgetting her birthday"
- absolve from payment; "I forgive you your debt"
1 syllable
Examples of "forgive" in lyrics
See how forgive is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"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
- arrive
- reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; "She arrived home at 7 o'clock
- chive
- perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
- connive
- encourage or assent to illegally or criminally form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
- contrive
- make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy
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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 alive, arrive, chive 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.