forsook

[ fawr-soo k ]
/ fɔrˈsʊk /

verb

a simple past tense of forsake.

Definition for forsook (2 of 2)

forsake
[ fawr-seyk ]
/ fɔrˈseɪk /

verb (used with object), for·sook, for·sak·en, for·sak·ing.

to quit or leave entirely; abandon; desert: She has forsaken her country for an island in the South Pacific.
to give up or renounce (a habit, way of life, etc.).

Origin of forsake

before 900; Middle English forsaken to deny, reject, Old English forsacan, equivalent to for- for- + sacan to dispute

synonym study for forsake

1. See desert2.

OTHER WORDS FROM forsake

for·sak·er, noun un·for·sak·ing, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for forsook (1 of 2)

forsook
/ (fəˈsʊk) /

verb

the past tense of forsake

British Dictionary definitions for forsook (2 of 2)

forsake
/ (fəˈseɪk) /

verb -sakes, -saking, -sook (-ˈsʊk) or -saken (-ˈseɪkən) (tr)

to abandon
to give up (something valued or enjoyed)

Derived forms of forsake

forsaker, noun

Word Origin for forsake

Old English forsacan