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FORGO

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Forgo.

Forgo - as a verb

Do without or cease to hold or adhere to

Example: "We are dispensing with formalities"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dispense withforegoforeswearrelinquishwaive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be earlier in time; go back further

Example: "Stone tools precede bronze tools"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antecedeantedateforegoprecedepredate

Lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime

Example: "You've forfeited your right to name your successor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foregoforfeitgive upthrow overboardwaive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abandon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I had to forgo dessert because I was on a diet."
"She decided to forgo buying new clothes and save the money instead."
"I often forgo breakfast because I don't have time in the mornings."
"He chose to forgo his usual route and take a shortcut to work."
"In order to pay off his debts, he had to forgo luxuries and live frugally."
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Word Game Points

Is FORGO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forgo is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORGO has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is FORGO a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forgo is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORGO has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is FORGO a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forgo is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORGO has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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