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FORWENT

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Forwent.

How to pronounce forwent:

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Forwent - 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

"He forwent his usual morning coffee and opted for tea instead."
"The athlete forwent his chance to compete in the upcoming tournament due to an injury."
"She forwent her usual dessert in an attempt to eat healthier."
"The political candidate forwent a luxurious lifestyle to focus on public service."
"They forwent their annual family vacation to save money for their child's education."
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Word Game Points

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

FORWENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FORWENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forwent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORWENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is FORWENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forwent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORWENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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