forsake
Translation
to abandon, to desert, to give up
Examples
He promised never to forsake her.
He promised never to forsake her.
She forsook her career to raise her children.
She forsook her career to raise her children.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to abandon (sb./sth.) He promised never to forsake her.
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to give up (sth.) for (sth. else) She forsook her career for her children.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abandon, desert, renounce; Antonyms: keep, support, cherish
Etymology
From Old English 'forsacan' meaning 'to renounce, refuse', from 'for-' (completely) + 'sacan' (to dispute).
Memory Tips
Link it to the phrase 'for goodness' sake'. Imagine saying, 'For goodness' sake, don't forsake me!'