Forgo: meaning, definitions and examples
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forgo
[ fɔrˈɡoʊ ]
in decision making
To decide not to do or have something, especially something enjoyable that you think might be bad for you.
Synonyms
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.
in favor of something else
To give up or do without something.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.