Synonyms of forego

forego

verb

fȯr-ˈgō 

as in to precede

to go or come before in time

if the sparse crowds are any indication of the public's interest in the presidential candidate, then his reputation obviously foregoes him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• precede
• predate
• antedate
• antecede
• preexist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• follow
• succeed
• postdate

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of forego

Due to reallocating funds to caregiving expenses and foregoing essential retirement contributions, caregivers who begin their duties at a younger age risk an average 40% to 90% deficit in retirement savings, depending on salary, by age 65 compared to non-caregivers, the study said. —Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024

Here, experts explain what a double mastectomy is, when it’s recommended, and the risks of foregoing a surgical cancer treatment at the recommendation of your care team. —Maggie O'Neill, Health, 18 Oct. 2024

After mulling it over, Mirren decided to just forego the milk. —Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024

Achieving these new mandates will come down to less talk and more action around embracing AI as a solution that is leveraged in ways that find a balance between the power of the technology, while not foregoing the importance of human touch. —Billee Howard, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024