Forgo Meaning in English
word
fɔɹˈɡoʊ
for-GOH
fˈɔːɡəʊ
faw-GOH
Definition
To decide not to do or have something, often something you like or want, usually for practical or moral reasons.
Usage & Nuances
'Forgo' is formal and often used in writing; it means to intentionally give up or skip something, especially something pleasurable or desired. Not interchangeable with 'forget' or 'forgive'. Common: 'forgo dessert', 'forgo your rights'. 'Forgo' (no 'e') is different from 'forego' (come before).
Spanish: renunciar a - abstenerse dePortuguese (BR): abrir mão de - renunciar aPortuguese (PT): abdicar de - renunciar aChinese (Simplified): 放弃 - 舍弃Chinese (Traditional): 放棄 - 捨棄Hindi: त्यागना - छोड़ देनाArabic: يتخلى عن - يمتنع عنBengali: ত্যাগ করা - ছেড়ে দেওয়াRussian: отказаться - воздержатьсяJapanese: 控える - 辞退するVietnamese: từ bỏ - không nhậnKorean: 포기하다 - 거절하다Turkish: vazgeçmek - feragat etmekUrdu: ترک کرنا - دستبردار ہوناIndonesian: mengorbankan - tidak mengambil
Example Sentences
I will forgo the cake because I am on a diet.
basic
He decided to forgo his vacation to save money.
basic
Many people had to forgo luxuries during difficult times.
basic
I'll forgo the details and get straight to the point.
natural
She chose to forgo her share of the inheritance.
natural
If you’re tired, feel free to forgo the meeting.
natural