forfeit
Translation
to forfeit, to lose, to give up
Examples
He had to forfeit his driving licence.
He had to forfeit his driving license.
If you cancel, you will forfeit your deposit.
If you cancel, you will forfeit your deposit.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to lose or give up (sth.) as a penalty. He had to forfeit his driving license.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lose, surrender, give up; Antonyms: gain, win, keep
Etymology
From Old French 'forfait' (a crime), from 'forfaire' (to transgress).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a penalty you pay 'for' a 'fault' or misdeed.