Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index S shrive: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: shrive Pronunciation: (shrīv), [key] — v., shrove shrived, shriv•en shrived, shriv•ing. —v.t. to impose penance on (a sinner). to grant absolution to (a penitent). to hear the confession of (a person). —v.i. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: shrive (Thesaurus) shrink-wrap shrivel TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. The Book of Philippians: Summary Current Events This Week: May 2023 Preamble of the United Nations Charter Queen Victoria Books of the Bible: New Testament Books in Order The 88 Recognized Constellations ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: panache Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language