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
Households burdened by high student debt often delay or forgo homeownership and face difficulties in starting a family or building up savings.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Only one week after NCAA Women’s March Madness, some of the best players from the tournament are forgoing their college eligibility to join the WNBA.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
Freshman applicants to University of Wisconsin System schools can forgo standardized tests for another two years under a policy extension approved by the UW Board of Regents on Friday.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
Some 6 million homeowners chose to forgo homeowners insurance, according to a report from the Consumer Federation of America.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Sign Up for PreCheck, Already Keep those shoes and belts on, leave the liquids and laptops in your bag, and forgo the full-body scans by getting TSA PreCheck.
—Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
On Palm Sunday — a week before Easter — millions around the globe watched as Francis, at the last minute, decided to forgo delivery of his homily.
—Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
The Schitt’s Creek star forgoes Mykonos or Santorini for life on the tiny Greek island of Milos.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Mar. 2024
Patients facing an emergency procedure can forgo these requirements, but those scenarios are rare.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2024
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Only one week after NCAA Women’s March Madness, some of the best players from the tournament are forgoing their college eligibility to join the WNBA.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
Freshman applicants to University of Wisconsin System schools can forgo standardized tests for another two years under a policy extension approved by the UW Board of Regents on Friday.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
Some 6 million homeowners chose to forgo homeowners insurance, according to a report from the Consumer Federation of America.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Sign Up for PreCheck, Already Keep those shoes and belts on, leave the liquids and laptops in your bag, and forgo the full-body scans by getting TSA PreCheck.
—Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
On Palm Sunday — a week before Easter — millions around the globe watched as Francis, at the last minute, decided to forgo delivery of his homily.
—Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
The Schitt’s Creek star forgoes Mykonos or Santorini for life on the tiny Greek island of Milos.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Mar. 2024
Patients facing an emergency procedure can forgo these requirements, but those scenarios are rare.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Forgo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgo. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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