forgo/fɔːˈɡəʊ/EtymologyFrom Middle English forgon (“to go by, pass up”), from Old English forgān (“to go away, forgo”); equivalent to for- + go.forgo means To do without (something enjoyable); to relinquish. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 67 out of 100.verbTo do without (something enjoyable); to relinquish.“I've had to forgo my student discount in exchange for taking the job.”To refrain from, to abstain from.“I shall forgo actually stepping inside, thank you.”