English Synonym Finder

forgo

Definitions

To go without or abstain from something desirable.

To relinquish or give up the right to something.

Examples

I decided to forgo dessert in order to stick to my healthy eating plan.

She chose to forgo a promotion so she could spend more time with her family.

Synonyms

relinquish waive renounce abandon forbear sacrifice abnegate

Antonyms

claim keep retain seize indulge possess accept