forwent
[ fawr-went ]
/ fɔrˈwɛnt /
verb
simple past tense of forgo.
Words nearby forwent
forwarding,
forwarding agent,
forwardmost,
forwardness,
forwards,
forwent,
forwhy,
forworn,
forza,
forzando,
fos
Definition for forwent (2 of 2)
forgo
[ fawr-goh ]
/ fɔrˈgoʊ /
verb (used with object), for·went, for·gone, for·go·ing.
to abstain or refrain from; do without.
to give up, renounce, or resign.
Archaic.
to neglect or overlook.
Archaic.
to quit or leave.
Obsolete.
to go or pass by.
Also
forego.
OTHER WORDS FROM forgo
for·go·er, noun un·for·gone, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for forwent (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for forwent (2 of 2)
forgo
forego
/ (fɔːˈɡəʊ) /
verb -goes, -going, -went or -gone (tr)
to give up or do without
archaic
to leave
Derived forms of forgo
forgoer or foregoer, nounWord Origin for forgo
Old English
forgān; see
for-,
go
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