forfeit
Translation
to forfeit, to lose, to give up
Examples
If you cancel, you will forfeit your deposit.
If you cancel, you will forfeit your deposit.
The team had to forfeit the game.
The team had to forfeit the game.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to lose or give up (sth.) as a penalty He had to forfeit his driver's license.
Similar Words
Synonyms: surrender, relinquish, lose; Antonyms: win, gain, keep
Etymology
From Old French 'forfait' (transgression, crime), from 'for-' (outside) + 'faire' (to do), meaning 'to act outside the rules'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'for a fee' – you have to pay a penalty or lose something as a result of a mistake.