forego
verb (1)
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foregone\fȯr-ˈgȯn
also -ˈgän
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foregoing\fȯr-ˈgō-iŋ,
-ˈgȯ(-)iŋ
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Definition of forego
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: to go before : precede The story of his mishap forewent him.
forego
verb (2)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
2 archaic : forsake
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Synonyms & Antonyms for forego
Synonyms: Verb (1)
antecede, antedate, precede, predate, preexist
Antonyms: Verb (1)
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