English Dictionary
Definition of “forgo”
forgo or forego(fɔːˈɡəʊ
)
Definitions
verb
(tr) - to give up or do without
- archaic to leave
Alternative Forms
forˈgoer foreˈgoer noun Word Origin
Old English forgān; see for-, goOld English ; see , 1
Synonyms
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give up,
sacrifice,
surrender,
do without,
kick,
abandon,
resign,
yield,
relinquish,
renounce,
waive,
say goodbye to
cede,
abjure,
leave alone or out
Usage examples
Since the ceremony was being held in Nairobi, she was forced reluctantly to forgo it.
Smith, Evelyn E, Miss Melville Regrets (1987)Also, restaurant buffets rarely serve fresh food; it would be a good idea to forgo them.
Business Today (1996)Given an aversion to green tea ice cream, we usually forgo dessert in Japanese restaurants.
Globe and Mail (2003)People are increasingly willing to forgo comfort for a reduction in ticket price.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)In extremis, wishful thinkers will abandon reality and morality altogether rather than forgo their comforting choices.
Francis Wheen, HOW MUMBO-JUMBO CONQUERED THE WORLD (2004)
