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forego Synonyms

Another word for forego

Choosing another word for forego depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To go without or abstain from something desirable; to decide not to do or have something (a common variant spelling of 'forgo').

Usage Example

"Many graduating students choose to forgo a traditional summer vacation in order to start their internships early."

Strongest
forgo
waive
relinquish
Strong
renounce
give up
do without
pass up
sacrifice
eschew
forsake

• verb (Context 2)

To go before or precede in time or place (now used primarily in the participial forms 'foregoing' and 'foregone').

Usage Example

"The committee reached a conclusion that neatly summarized all the arguments that had foregone it."

Strongest
precede
Strong
antedate
predate
lead

Opposites of forego

The opposite of forego shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

succeed
follow
claim
keep
ensue
retain
indulge
accept
See all opposites of forego

• Nearby Words

forefinger
forefoot
forefront
forego
foregoing
foregone
foreground

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Forego. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/forego
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