forgo
12 synonyms and 0 antonyms for forgo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To choose to go without something, even though you could have it.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old English forgān ("to go away, forgo") — for- + go.
Full origin of forgo →Frequently asked questions
What does “forgo” mean?
The word “forgo” means to choose to go without something, even though you could have it. In plain terms, to deliberately do without something.
How do you pronounce “forgo”?
“Forgo” is pronounced faw-GOH (/fɔɹˈɡoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “forgo” in a sentence?
Here is “forgo” used in a sentence: “They decided to forgo dessert and head straight home.”
What part of speech is “forgo”?
“Forgo” is a verb.
Where does the word “forgo” come from?
The word “forgo” comes from Old English. From Old English forgān ("to go away, forgo") — for- + go.