forgo
verb | /forgo/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
to give up or do without something
forgo
verb | /forgo/
Essential WordsMEDIUMto give up or do without something
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Synonyms
abandonrelinquishwaivesacrifice
Antonyms
demandkeeppreserveinsist on
Examples
"He decided to forgo dessert to save calories."
"They will forgo the bonus to help fund the new project."
Etymology
from Old English forgān “to pass over”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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