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forgo
verb for·go \fȯr-ˈgō\
: to give up the use or enjoyment of (something)
-went \-ˈwent\for·gone\-ˈgȯn also -ˈgän\for·go·ing\-ˈgō-iŋ, -ˈgȯ(-)iŋ\
Full Definition of FORGO
transitive verb
1
: to give up the enjoyment or advantage of : do without
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Variants of FORGO
for·go also fore·go \fȯr-ˈgō\
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Origin of FORGO
Middle English, from Old English forgān to pass by, forgo, from for- + gān to go
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to FORGO
- Synonyms
- abjure, abstain (from), forbear (also forego), keep (from), refrain (from), withhold (from)
- Antonyms
- bow (to), give in (to), submit (to), succumb (to), surrender (to), yield (to)
FORGOER Defined for Kids
forgo
verb for·go \fȯr-ˈgō\
for·went also fore·went \-ˈwent\for·gone also fore·gone \-ˈgȯn\for·go·ing also fore·go·ing
Definition of FORGO for Kids
: to give up the use or enjoyment of <Don't forgo this opportunity.>
Variants of FORGO
for·go also fore·go \fȯr-ˈgō\
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