SINCE 1828
forego
verb (1)
fore·go
| \ fȯr-ˈgō
\
\
forewent\ fȯr-ˈwent
\;
foregone\ fȯr-ˈgȯn
also -ˈgän \;
foregoing\ fȯr-ˈgō-iŋ
, -ˈgȯ(-)iŋ \
\;
foregone\ fȯr-ˈgȯn
also -ˈgän \;
foregoing\ fȯr-ˈgō-iŋ
, -ˈgȯ(-)iŋ \
Definition of forego
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to go before : precede
The story of his mishap forewent him.
forego
verb (2)
fore·go
less common spelling of forgo
1
: to give up the enjoyment or advantage of : do without
never forwent an opportunity of honest profit— R. L. Stevenson decided to forgo dessert for a few days
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Other Words from forego
Verb (1)
foregoer
\ fȯr-ˈgō-ər
\
noun
\
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for forego
Synonyms: Verb (1)
antecede, antedate, precede, predate, preexist
Antonyms: Verb (1)
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