Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forwent
verb
/fɔːrˈɡoʊ/
Definition
to have chosen to do without something; to go without or give up something.
Examples
- She forwent dessert to maintain her diet.
- He forwent his vacation plans to help his family.
- After much consideration, they forwent the opportunity to invest.
Meaning
Forwent is the past tense of forgo, meaning to refrain from or choose not to do something.
Synonyms
- forgo
- renounce
- sacrifice
- abstain
