forgo
verbUK /fɔːˈɡəʊ/
US /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/
To choose not to have or do something.
She decided to forgo dessert so she could stay healthy.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To give up a right or claim to something.
He chose to forgo his share of the money.
3. To leave or go without something as a form of self-denial.
They forgo their usual vacation to save for a house.
4. To refrain from using or enjoying something.
The doctor advised him to forgo alcohol while taking the medicine.