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Meaning of forgoing
The primary meaning of "forgoing" is to willingly give up or do without something.
Etymology of forgoing
The word "forgoing" has its roots in Old English "forgān" which means to go away, or depart, and is related to "forgēan" meaning to renounce or abandon.
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of giving up or relinquishing something, often in a voluntary or intentional manner.
Synonyms
relinquishing
abandoning
surrendering
renouncing
waiving
giving up
abstaining
refraining
desisting
ceasing
stopping
yielding
conceding
forfeiting
sacrificing
dismissing
rejecting
declining
spurning
repudiating
eschewing
shunning
avoiding
evading
dodging
skipping
omitting
neglecting
ignoring
dismissing
Definitions
- To voluntarily give up or do without something, especially a pleasure or an advantage
- * To relinquish or surrender a right, claim, or privilege
Usage Examples
- She decided to forgo her morning coffee in order to get to work earlier
- * He chose to forgo the opportunity to travel abroad in favor of spending time with his family
- * The company had to forgo its plans for expansion due to financial constraints