forgo
/fɔːrˈɡoʊ/
for · go
fɔːr · ˈɡoʊ
English Definition
v. to decide not to do or have something
Significado en Español
renunciar, prescindir
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “forgo”:
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A
pursue
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B
obtain
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C
relinquish
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D
seek
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C — relinquish.
“forgo” means v. to decide not to do or have something
Common questions about “forgo”
What does “forgo” mean?
forgo — v. to decide not to do or have something. In Chinese: 放弃.
How do you pronounce “forgo”?
forgo is pronounced /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: for · go.
Is “forgo” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. forgo appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
