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forgo

or ڴǰ·

[ fawr-goh ]

verb (used with object)

forwent forgone forgoing.
  1. to abstain or refrain from; do without.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. to give up, renounce, or resign.
  3. Archaic. to neglect or overlook.
  4. Archaic. to quit or leave.
  5. Obsolete. to go or pass by.


forgo

/ ɔːˈɡəʊ /

verb

  1. to give up or do without
  2. archaic.
    to leave
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ڴǰˈDZ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ڴǰ·· noun
  • ܲ·ڴǰ·DzԱ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of forgo1

First recorded before 950; Middle English forgon, Old English ڴǰ ; for-, go 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of forgo1

Old English ڴǰ ; see for- , go 1
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Countries forgo the Olympics for political reasons all the time.

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But now, Hawken is forgoing straightforward metrics to focus on what he sees as a deeper cultural problem.

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“The Residence” allows us not to forgo thinking about that for seven episodes as Cordelia Cupp guides us through a tour of clashing personalities, dusty furnishings and a bit of light homicide.

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As a result, the center found, many Californians are choosing to delay or forgo healthcare, including some preventive care.

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Olympic athletes, going for gold can also mean going broke as they shell out thousands of dollars for elite coaching and equipment while forgoing employment to train around the clock.

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