forgo
or fore·go
to abstain or refrain from; do without.
to give up, renounce, or resign.
Archaic. to neglect or overlook.
Archaic. to quit or leave.
Obsolete. to go or pass by.
Origin of forgo
1Other words for forgo
Other words from forgo
- for·go·er, noun
- un·for·gone, adjective
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How to use forgo in a sentence
This year, though, I’m worried about crowded, closed spaces, so I will forgo my mall trips.
Okay, so maybe we don’t miss everything about holiday travel | Liz Langley | December 18, 2020 | Washington PostHeather Maio-Smith, the company’s chief executive, says the inspiration for Ask Santa came to her when her local Home Depot’s Christmas decorations triggered the thought that many kids would likely have to forgo Santa visits this year.
How to visit Santa using the magic of Zoom, streaming video or even AI | Connie Chang | December 18, 2020 | Washington PostYou may be able to get away without shoes while being housebound, but you cannot forgo respect.
Miss Manners: Husband’s rude eating habits driving wife up the wall | Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin | December 18, 2020 | Washington PostDuke Coach Mike Krzyzewski announced that the Blue Devils would forgo their remaining nonconference games last week.
Houston basketball coach says all 15 of his players have tested positive for the coronavirus this year | Glynn A. Hill | December 18, 2020 | Washington PostWith her strong sequel “Wonder Woman 1984” due on HBO Max on Christmas Day, Jenkins isn’t signing on to see her next film projects possibly forgo theaters for streaming.
The four most exciting projects from Disney’s stunning announcement — yes, including Hayden as Darth Vader | Michael Cavna | December 11, 2020 | Washington Post
Should lightning strike and Hillary Clinton forgoes a presidential run, Democrats have a nominee in waiting.
Sen. Warren’s Main Street Crusade to Pressure Clinton | Eleanor Clift | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTNo class of society, not even the most abjectly poor, forgoes all customary conspicuous consumption.
The Theory of the Leisure Class | Thorstein VeblenOne who forgoes the advantage of a Hell for persons of another faith.
The Devil's Dictionary | Ambrose BierceI admire this intelligent foresight of the maggot, which forgoes the comfort of the moment for the security of the future.
Bramble-bees and Others | J. Henri Fabre
British Dictionary definitions for forgo
forego
/ (fɔːˈɡəʊ) /
to give up or do without
archaic to leave
Origin of forgo
1Derived forms of forgo
- forgoer or foregoer, noun
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