Definition of forgo
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play \fȯr-ˈwent\;forgone
play \fȯr-ˈgȯn also -ˈgän\;forgoing
play \fȯr-ˈgō-iŋ, -ˈgȯ(-)iŋ\transitive verb
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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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 of forgo from the Web
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The bonus therefore becomes a monetary incentive to forgo higher education, and dugouts fill with athletes at all points on the academic spectrum.
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Authorities in Columbia are asking residents this year to forgo shooting off fireworks for the sake of a family of bald eagles.
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In states where such waivers were granted, consumers could experience substantial cost increases for supplemental premiums or out-of-pocket spending, or choose to forgo services.
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The draft of the AHCA unveiled on Thursday is a tweak of the House bill that the Congressional Budget Office estimated would lead to 24 million Americans losing, or being compelled to forgo, insurance by the year 2026.
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An avid chess player, Brown surveyed the NBA landscape process like a chess board and ultimately decided to forgo hiring an agent to negotiate his first contract.
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If romance is on your mind, forgo the flowers and make this cake instead.
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This year, forgo the tie and get your dad a pocket circle.
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Burns, Williams forgoing MLB, will play at Auburn Auburn signees Ryan Hoerter, Edouard Joulien and Peyton Glavine also heard their names called on Wednesday.
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Origin and Etymology of forgo
Middle English, from Old English forgān to pass by, forgo, from for- + gān to go
FORGO Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of forgo for English Language Learners
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: to give up the use or enjoyment of (something)
FORGO Defined for Kids
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\fȯr-ˈgō\Definition of forgo for Students
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: to give up the use or enjoyment of Don't forgo this opportunity.
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