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forgo

 

[ fɔrˈɡoʊ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in decision making

To decide not to do or have something, especially something enjoyable that you think might be bad for you.

Synonyms

abstain, renounce, waive

Examples of usage

  • I forwent the dessert in order to stick to my diet.
  • She forwent the opportunity to travel in order to save money.
Context #2 | Verb

in favor of something else

To give up or do without something.

Synonyms

cede, relinquish, sacrifice

Examples of usage

  • He forwent his own needs in order to help his friend.
  • They forwent their vacation to donate to charity.

Translations

Translations of the word "forgo" in other languages:

🇵🇹 renunciar

🇮🇳 त्याग करना

🇩🇪 verzichten

🇮🇩 melepaskan

🇺🇦 відмовитися

🇵🇱 zrezygnować

🇯🇵 放棄する (ほうきする)

🇫🇷 renoncer

🇪🇸 renunciar

🇹🇷 vazgeçmek

🇰🇷 포기하다

🇸🇦 التخلي عن

🇨🇿 vzdát se

🇸🇰 vzdať sa

🇨🇳 放弃 (fàngqì)

🇸🇮 odpovedati se

🇮🇸 aflýsa

🇰🇿 бас тарту

🇬🇪 უარის თქმა

🇦🇿 imtina etmək

🇲🇽 renunciar

Etymology

The word 'forgo' originated from the Old English word 'forgān', which meant 'to pass by, neglect, or let go'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify the act of giving up or abstaining from something. The word has been in use for centuries and continues to be a common term in modern English.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,733, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.