Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

forsake

verb
/fɔːrˈseɪk/
Definition
to abandon or give up something or someone.
Examples
  • She decided to forsake her old habits for a healthier lifestyle.
  • He would never forsake his friends in times of trouble.
  • The soldier vowed to forsake his life of crime.
Meaning
Forsake means to leave something behind, often in a way that indicates you will not return to it.
Synonyms
  • abandon
  • desert
  • renounce
  • give up
  • leave behind