 forgo |
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| 1. | [ verb ] do without or cease to hold or adhere to | |
| Synonyms: | waive dispense_with foreswear relinquish | |
| Examples: | "We are dispensing with formalities" "relinquish the old ideas" |
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| Related terms: | release | |
| 2. | [ verb ] lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime | |
| Synonyms: | give_up forfeit render waive throw_overboard | |
| Related terms: | claim abandon lapse forfeit forfeit release forfeit | |
| 3. | [ verb ] refrain from consuming | |
| Synonyms: | give_up | |
| Examples: | "You will have to forgo alcohol" |
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| Related terms: | kick renunciation abstain | |
| Similar spelling: |
forego forge Forgey |
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