Upper

forswear

/fɔːrˈswɛər/

for · swear fɔːr · ˈswɛər

English Definition

v. renounce abandon give up

中文释义

放弃，发誓戒除

Significado en Español

renunciar, jurar abandonar

한국어 뜻

포기하다, 단념하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

từ bỏ, thề bỏ

Example Sentence

He decided to forswear his old habits.

他决定放弃旧习惯。

Synonyms

renounce abandon

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

for- (completely) + swear (vow) → swear to give up.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “forswear”: The politician vowed to forswear his previous practices of accepting donations from lobbyists.

A renounce
B accept
C increase
D enforce

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A — renounce. “forswear” means v. renounce abandon give up

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

After the accident, he chose to ______ fast cars and reckless driving forever.

A embrace
B pursue
C forswear
D resume

Show answer

C — forswear. “forswear” means v. renounce abandon give up

Common questions about “forswear”

What does “forswear” mean?

forswear — v. renounce abandon give up. In Chinese: 放弃，发誓戒除.

How do you pronounce “forswear”?

forswear is pronounced /fɔːrˈswɛər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: for · swear.

How do you use “forswear” in a sentence?

He decided to forswear his old habits. (他决定放弃旧习惯。)

What are synonyms for “forswear”?

renounce, abandon — all close in meaning to forswear (v. renounce abandon give up).

Is “forswear” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. forswear appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “forswear”?

for- (completely) + swear (vow) → swear to give up.

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 804 (0%)

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