Synonyms for

Forego

Verb / fɔ:ˈrgəʊ / Another word for forego — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To go before or ahead of; to precede. To give up or do without something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. I will forego playing video games today and finish my homework instead.
  2. The runner must forego his turn and let the faster runner go first.
  3. I had to forego buying a new bike because it was too expensive.
  4. She decided to forego her vacation this year to save money.
  5. The company had to forego its annual picnic due to budget cuts.

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  • The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is. - C.S. Lewis
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. - Steve Jobs
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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