forego meaning and definition

FOREGO verb

Definition of forego (verb)

1. be earlier in time; go back further
   • "Stone tools precede bronze tools"
   • synonyms: antecede, antedate, forgo, precede, predate
   • antonym: follow
2. do without or cease to hold or adhere to
   • "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas"
   • synonyms: dispense with, foreswear, forgo, relinquish, waive
3. lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
   • "you've forfeited your right to name your successor"; "forfeited property"
   • synonyms: forfeit, forgo, give up, throw overboard, waive
   • antonym: arrogate