forsake
Translation
to forsake, to abandon, to desert, to give up
Examples
He will not forsake his family.
He will not forsake his family.
She had to forsake her old habits.
She had to forsake her old habits.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to abandon (sb./sth.) He promised never to forsake her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abandon, desert, renounce; Antonyms: keep, support
Etymology
From Old English 'forsacan' (to renounce, refuse). 'for-' (completely) + 'sacan' (to dispute).
Memory Tips
A memorable phrase: 'For goodness' sake, don't forsake me!'