Definition of Forego
Forego
for·e·go


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To give up or renounce something, especially a claim or right.

e.g. She decided to forego her inheritance to pursue her own business venture.

(adjective)
to refrain from engaging in some action, or to completely turn away from something;

e.g. He chose to forego eating dinner because he was busy working.

(verb)
in old usage, to come before something, to occur before something in time or place;

e.g. The stories of his daring forego him.



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