Basic

forgo

/fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

for · go fɔːr · ˈɡoʊ

English Definition

v. to decide not to do or have something

中文释义

放弃

Significado en Español

renunciar, prescindir

한국어 뜻

포기하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

từ bỏ

Example Sentence

He decided to forgo dessert tonight.

他今晚决定放弃甜点。

Synonyms

give up forsake waive

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “forgo”:

A pursue
B obtain
C relinquish
D seek

Show answer

C — relinquish. “forgo” means v. to decide not to do or have something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

To save money, she chose to ______ her yearly summer beach vacation.

A keep
B demand
C forgo
D seize

Show answer

C — forgo. “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.

How do you use “forgo” in a sentence?

He decided to forgo dessert tonight. (他今晚决定放弃甜点。)

What are synonyms for “forgo”?

give up, forsake, waive — all close in meaning to forgo (v. to decide not to do or have something).

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.

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forgo

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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