variants
or less commonly forego
forwent
fȯr-ˈwent 
; forgone
fȯr-ˈgȯn
; forgone
fȯr-ˈgȯn
also -ˈgän
; forgoing
fȯr-ˈgō-iŋ
-ˈgȯ(-)iŋ
1
: to give up the enjoyment or advantage of : do without
never forwent an opportunity of honest profit—
R. L. Stevenson
R. L. Stevensondecided to forgo dessert for a few days
2
archaic
: forsake
Synonyms
Examples of forgo in a Sentence
She is planning to forgo her right to a trial and simply plead guilty.
I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight.
Recent Examples on the Web
The price of the base model is kept low by forgoing some amenities, but these are readily available as optional convenience packages.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
My greatest fear is that the public would lose faith in our election process and forgo this very necessary component of maintaining our freedom.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Despite the massive potential tax savings, Musk may attempt to circumvent the requirement or forgo a major role in the administration, McCaffrey said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2024
Environmental and Financial Considerations: PepsiCo’s decision to forgo retrofitting the aging Chicago plant for environmental upgrades or enhanced productivity is a growing trend across industries.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
My greatest fear is that the public would lose faith in our election process and forgo this very necessary component of maintaining our freedom.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Despite the massive potential tax savings, Musk may attempt to circumvent the requirement or forgo a major role in the administration, McCaffrey said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2024
Environmental and Financial Considerations: PepsiCo’s decision to forgo retrofitting the aging Chicago plant for environmental upgrades or enhanced productivity is a growing trend across industries.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Forgo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgo. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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