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forgo Synonyms

Another word for forgo

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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 do without their annual bonus in exchange for flexible remote working hours."

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

Opposites of forgo

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

claim
keep
retain
indulge
accept
embrace
demand
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• Nearby Words

forgiving
forgivingly
forgivingness
forgo
fork
forked
forkful

Cite this Entry

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