forgo

/ˈfɔɡoʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to give up or renounce something, especially a right or pleasure

“She forgoes her lunch to save money for a new phone.”

2. verb

to postpone or delay something

“We will forgo the meeting until next week.”

3. verb

to give up or do without something

“They forgo their summer vacation to save for a down payment on a house.”

4. noun

the act of giving up or renouncing something

“The decision to forgo health insurance was a difficult one.”

5. noun

a sacrifice or renunciation

“The forgo of her salary was a necessary step to save the company.”

Synonyms

  • abandon
  • give up
  • postpone
  • renounce
  • sacrifice

Antonyms

  • continue
  • hold
  • keep
  • maintain
  • retain