How Do You Spell SHRIVE?

Pronunciation: [ʃɹˈa͡ɪv] (IPA)

The word "shrive" is spelled with the letter "v" but pronounced with the "sh" sound. Its phonetic transcription is /ʃraɪv/. The "sh" sound is created by the combination of the letters "sh," and the "v" letter represents the /v/ sound. This word means to confess, receive absolution or to make a confession or confession to someone. It is important to pay attention to the spelling, especially when writing, to ensure clarity and accuracy in communication.

SHRIVE Meaning and Definition

1. Shrive, as a verb, refers to the act of receiving or granting absolution or confession, particularly in the context of a religious or spiritual setting. It is commonly used in the phrase "to shrive oneself" or "to be shriven," indicating the act of confessing one's sins or seeking forgiveness.

   In religious practices, such as the sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation, shriving involves the confession of sins to a priest or clergy member, followed by receiving absolution or forgiveness for those sins. The word "shrive" can also be used to describe the process of offering absolution or hearing confessions as a clergy member.

   In a broader sense, shrive can also denote a process of seeking forgiveness or moral cleansing outside of a religious context. This could involve an individual acknowledging and expressing remorse for their wrongdoings, aiming to reconcile with themselves, others, or a higher power.

   The term "shrive" originates from the Old English word "scrīfan," meaning "to prescribe" or "assign a penalty." Over time, its meaning evolved to include the sacrament of confession and absolution.

   Overall, shrive encompasses the notion of confession, penance, and absolution, particularly within a religious framework. It implies seeking forgiveness, both from deity and from oneself, acknowledging past transgressions, and committing to moral or spiritual renewal.

2. To make confession to a priest; to hear a confession, with the imposition of penance, and the giving of absolution following there on.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SHRIVE

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• Dhruve
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• Seaive
• Shrigg
• Surice
• Shrever
• SARVVE
• Shrufe
• shrilie
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• Ashhime

Etymology of SHRIVE

The word "shrive" has its roots in Old English. It comes from the Old English verb "scrīfan", meaning "to impose a penance, prescribe a remedy, give absolution". The word evolved over time, and by the Middle English period, it took the form "shriven", which meant "to obtain absolution for sins through confession and penance". From there, it gradually transformed into the modern verb "shrive", which generally means "to hear confessions, assign penance, and grant absolution to someone".

Similar spelling words for SHRIVE

• Sharrieff,
• shreve,
• SHARPE,
• shore up,
• sherfey,
• sharpy,
• sharpie,
• Sharif,
• sharp,
• sherpa.

Conjugate verb Shrive

CONDITIONAL

I would shrive

you would shrive

he/she/it would shrive

we would shrive

they would shrive

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be shriving

you would be shriving

he/she/it would be shriving

we would be shriving

they would be shriving

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have shrive

you would have shrive

he/she/it would have shrive

we would have shrive

they would have shrive

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been shriving

you would have been shriving

he/she/it would have been shriving

we would have been shriving

they would have been shriving

FUTURE

I will shrive

you will shrive

he/she/it will shrive

we will shrive

they will shrive

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be shriving

you will be shriving

he/she/it will be shriving

we will be shriving

they will be shriving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shrived

you will have shrived

he/she/it will have shrived

we will have shrived

they will have shrived

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been shriving

you will have been shriving

he/she/it will have been shriving

we will have been shriving

they will have been shriving

IMPERATIVE

you shrive

we let´s shrive

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shrive

PAST

I shrived

you shrived

he/she/it shrived

we shrived

they shrived

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was shriving

you were shriving

he/she/it was shriving

we were shriving

they were shriving

PAST PARTICIPLE

shrived

PAST PERFECT

I had shrived

you had shrived

he/she/it had shrived

we had shrived

they had shrived

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been shriving

you had been shriving

he/she/it had been shriving

we had been shriving

they had been shriving

PRESENT

I shrive

you shrive

he/she/it shrives

we shrive

they shrive

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am shriving

you are shriving

he/she/it is shriving

we are shriving

they are shriving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shriving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shrived

you have shrived

he/she/it has shrived

we have shrived

they have shrived

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shriving

you have been shriving

he/she/it has been shriving

we have been shriving

they have been shriving

I would have shrived

we would have shrived

you would have shrived

he/she/it would have shrived

they would have shrived