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forego

 

[ fɔrˈɡoʊ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in decision making

To decide not to do or have something that you would usually have or do, especially because it would be better to do something else.

Synonyms

forgo, give up, renounce

Examples of usage

  • I decided to forego dessert in order to save room for the main course.
  • She forewent her usual morning coffee in order to catch the early train.
  • They chose to forego the annual holiday in order to save money for a new car.
Context #2 | Verb

in a formal setting

To precede in place or time; to go or come before.

Synonyms

antecede, precede, predate

Examples of usage

  • The ceremony will begin with a procession of dignitaries, foregone by the royal family.
  • The meeting will be foregone by a brief presentation on the current market trends.

Translations

Translations of the word "forego" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abandonar

🇮🇳 त्याग करना

🇩🇪 verzichten

🇮🇩 mengabaikan

🇺🇦 відмовитися

🇵🇱 zrezygnować

🇯🇵 放棄する (hōki suru)

🇫🇷 renoncer

🇪🇸 renunciar

🇹🇷 vazgeçmek

🇰🇷 포기하다 (pogihada)

🇸🇦 يتخلى عن

🇨🇿 vzdát se

🇸🇰 vzdať sa

🇨🇳 放弃 (fàngqì)

🇸🇮 odpovedati se

🇮🇸 aflýsa

🇰🇿 бас тарту

🇬🇪 უარის თქმა

🇦🇿 imtina etmək

🇲🇽 renunciar

Etymology

The word 'forego' originated from Middle English 'forgon', which was derived from Old English 'for-gān', meaning 'to pass away, die'. Over time, the meaning evolved to its current usage in decision making and formal settings. The word has been in use since the 12th century.

See also: forgo, go, goad, gofer, going, gone, goon, ongoing, outgoing, undergo.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,888, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.