Definitions for forgoes

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forgoes for·go

Spelling: [fawr-goh]

IPA: /fɔrˈgoʊ/

Forgoes is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 125 anagrams from letters in forgoes (efgoors).

Definitions for forgoes

verb (used with object)

1. to abstain or refrain from; do without.
2. to give up, renounce, or resign.
3. Archaic. to neglect or overlook.
4. Archaic. to quit or leave.
5. Obsolete. to go or pass by.

Origin of forgoes

before 950; Middle English forgon, Old English forgān. See for-, go¹

Examples for forgoes

No class of society, not even the most abjectly poor, forgoes all customary conspicuous consumption.

One who forgoes the advantage of a Hell for persons of another faith.

I admire this intelligent foresight of the maggot, which forgoes the comfort of the moment for the security of the future.

Should lightning strike and Hillary Clinton forgoes a presidential run, Democrats have a nominee in waiting.