forgo — to go without something; to give up or do without
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to go without something; to give up or do without
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔrˈɡoʊ/
Korean meaning: 포기하다, 그만두다, 없이 지내다
Korean pronunciation: 포**고**
Example Sentences
- The CEO decided to forgo his bonus to help struggling employees.
- I'll forgo my morning coffee if you promise to stop singing in the shower.
- Students often forgo sleep during exam periods.
forgo
VERB//fɔrˈɡoʊ//
to go without something; to give up or do without
Giving up dessert by choice
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Forgo what was cherished long ago, and peace will bestow.
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Origin
From Old English 'forgan,' where 'for-' is a prefix meaning 'before' or 'away' and 'gan' means 'to go.' The word literally means 'to go before' or 'to pass by,' evolving to mean 'to abstain from' or 'to do without.'
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“The CEO decided to forgo his bonus to help struggling employees.”
“I'll forgo my morning coffee if you promise to stop singing in the shower.”
“Students often forgo sleep during exam periods.”
“He chose to forgo the elevator and take the stairs to avoid his ex-girlfriend.”
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