forgo
pronunciation
How to pronounce forgo in British English:
UK [fɔːˈɡəʊ]
How to pronounce forgo in American English:
US [fɔːrˈɡoʊ]
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- Verb:
- do without or cease to hold or adhere to
- lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime
- refrain from consuming
Word Origin
- forgo (v.)
- "refrain from," Old English forgan "abstain from, leave undone, neglect," also "go or pass over, go away," from for- "away" + gan "go" (see go (v.)). Often, but less properly, forego. Related: Forgoing; forgone.
Example
- 1. There are often pro-competitive reasons to forgo short-term profits .
- 2. Bertie has no need to make promises , and thus no need to forgo his integrity .
- 3. Forget the bonus mr mack will forgo .
- 4. The uae agreed to forgo enrichment in exchange for the deal .
- 5. Once they find coverage , homeowners still may forgo it .