Forsook: meaning, definitions and examples

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forsook

 

[ fษ™rหˆsสŠk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Forsook is the past tense of the verb forsake, which means to abandon someone or something. It is often used to indicate the act of giving up or renouncing a person, commitment, or belief. The word carries a strong connotation of betrayal or desertion. This term is often found in literary contexts, particularly in religious or philosophical discussions.

Synonyms

abandoned, deserted, gave up, relinquished, renounced

Examples of usage

  • He forsook his old ways.
  • They forsook their home for a better life.
  • She felt forsaken by her friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "forsook" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abandonou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคกเคผ เคฆเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verlieรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meninggalkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบะธะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opuล›ciล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ‹ๆจใฆใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abandonnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abandonรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terk etti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ„๋ ธ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฎู„ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opustil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opustil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พๅผƒไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zapustil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirgefiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัั‚ะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rk etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abandonรณ

Word origin

The word 'forsook' originates from the Old English 'forsacan', which means to deny or refuse. It is composed of the prefix 'for-' and the verb 'sacan', which means to argue or dispute. The evolution of the word through the centuries has led to its current form, where it represents a more profound sense of abandonment or rejection. Historically, the term has been used in various texts, including the Bible, where it illustrates the theme of betrayal and loss. Its roots in Old Germanic languages support its enduring presence in modern English, reflecting the complexities of human relationships and moral dilemmas.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,584, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.