forewent

¹

[fawr-went, fohr-]

verb

1. simple past tense of forego.

forewent

²

verb

1. simple past tense of forego.

forewent

/ fɔːˈwɛnt /

verb

1. the past tense of forego 1

Example Sentences

While Hopkins and many of her generation forewent having children, she notes that women today show up for job interviews pregnant, take family leave and still get tenure.

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The former Rainier Beach star played at Yakima Valley College after graduating high school, but forewent a Division I career due to eligibility concerns and eventually joined the G League.

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They reportedly lured workers by promising them an additional allowance if they forewent breaks.

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“Watchmen’s” Damon Lindelof, who won along with Cord Jefferson for writing for a limited series, also forewent the traditional award night tuxedo for a “Remember Tulsa ‘21” T-shirt and blazer.

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Because of social distancing, the family forewent the normal rituals of grieving, including the Jewish tradition of sitting shiva.

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Related Words

• eschew 
• forfeit 
• forsake 
• refrain 
• relinquish 
• renounce 
• waive