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Opposite of forgo

Pinning down the opposite of forgo requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To go without or abstain from something desirable, enjoyable, or advantageous; to decide not to have, use, or claim.

Usage Example

"Many employees chose to claim their annual bonus in exchange for flexible remote working hours."

Strongest
claim
Strong
keep
indulge
retain
accept
embrace
demand

Similar words to forgo

Words similar to forgo shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

do without
go without
waive
relinquish
pass up
renounce
give up
eschew
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• Nearby Words

forgiving
forgivingly
forgivingness
forgo
fork
forked
forklike

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Forgo. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/forgo
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