forgo
Translation
to forgo, to do without, to waive
Examples
I'll forgo dessert tonight.
I'll forgo dessert tonight.
She decided to forgo the party.
She decided to forgo the party.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to do without (sth.) I decided to forgo the expensive ticket.
Similar Words
Synonyms: waive, renounce, relinquish, do without; Antonyms: keep, claim, indulge in
Etymology
From Old English 'forgān', meaning 'to pass over, abstain from', from 'for-' (away) + 'gān' (to go).
Memory Tips
Think of it as letting something 'go' 'for' a specific reason, like health or saving money.