Forgo Definition

forgo
verb
  1. do without or cease to hold or adhere to; "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas"
  2. be earlier in time; go back further; "Stone tools precede bronze tools"
  3. lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime; "you've forfeited your right to name your successor"; "forfeited property"

"Forgo" in song lyrics

See how forgo is used in real songs:

  • "wells forgo"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "forgo"

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