Basic

forsake

/fərˈseɪk/

for · sake fər · ˈseɪk

English Definition

v. to abandon or leave someone or something

中文释义

抛弃，放弃

Significado en Español

abandonar, renunciar

한국어 뜻

버리다, 포기하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

từ bỏ, bỏ rơi

Example Sentence

He would never forsake his family.

他永远不会抛弃自己的家人。

Synonyms

abandon desert leave

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “forsake”:

A cherish
B embrace
C support
D abandon

Show answer

D — abandon. “forsake” means v. to abandon or leave someone or something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A truly loyal friend will never ______ you in your darkest hour of need.

A support
B help
C protect
D forsake

Show answer

D — forsake. “forsake” means v. to abandon or leave someone or something

Common questions about “forsake”

What does “forsake” mean?

forsake — v. to abandon or leave someone or something. In Chinese: 抛弃，放弃.

How do you pronounce “forsake”?

forsake is pronounced /fərˈseɪk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: for · sake.

How do you use “forsake” in a sentence?

He would never forsake his family. (他永远不会抛弃自己的家人。)

What are synonyms for “forsake”?

abandon, desert, leave — all close in meaning to forsake (v. to abandon or leave someone or something).

Is “forsake” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. forsake appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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forsake

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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