forgo

//fɔːrˈɡoʊ//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
Visual representation of forgo

Verb

forgoInfinitive
forgoPresent tense
forwentPast tense
forgonePast participle
forgoingPresent participle
forgoesThird-person singular
1

To voluntarily abstain from or give up something, especially something desirable or enjoyable.

She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her healthy diet.

2

To do without; to refrain from having or using.

She decided to forgo dessert to save room for dinner.