forget meaning and definition

FORGET verb

Definition of forget (verb)

1. dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
   • "I tried to bury these unpleasant memories"
   • synonyms: bury
   • antonym: remember
2. be unable to remember
   • "I'm drawing a blank"; "You are blocking the name of your first wife!"
   • synonyms: blank out, block, draw a blank
   • antonym: call back
3. forget to do something
   • "Don't forget to call the chairman of the board to the meeting!"
   • antonym: bear in mind
4. leave behind unintentionally
   • "I forgot my umbrella in the restaurant"; "I left my keys inside the car and locked the doors"
   • synonyms: leave