forego

/fɔrˈɡoʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to give up or renounce something, especially a right or privilege, in order to do or obtain something else

“The company decided to forego a dividend payment in order to invest in new technology.”

2. noun

something that is given up or sacrificed

“The forego of profits went towards funding a new community project.”

Synonyms

  • abandon
  • renounce
  • sacrifice

Antonyms

  • maintain
  • preserve
  • retain