forego
Translation
to do without, to give up, to precede
Examples
I'll forego the dessert tonight.
I'll do without the dessert tonight.
She decided to forego her holiday to save money.
She decided to give up her holiday to save money.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to do without or give up (sth.) I'll forego the dessert tonight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: waive, relinquish, renounce; Antonyms: claim, keep
Etymology
From the prefix 'fore-' (before) and 'go'. The meaning shifted from 'to go before' to 'to go without'. Note: The spelling 'forgo' is more common in the US.
Memory Tips
Imagine saying 'I'm for going without that'. It helps remember the meaning of giving something up.