Sentence example with the word 'forgo'

forgo

abandon, cease, do without, forswear, have done with, keep in hand, let go by, pass up, renounce, spare, waive

Definition v. do without or cease to hold or adhere to

Last update: February 14, 2017


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The legend of an imprisoned pope, subject to every whim of his gaolers, had nevet- failed to arouse the pity and loosen the purse-strings of the faithful; dangerous innovators and would-be reformers within the church could be compelled to bow before the symbol of the temporal power, and their spirit of submission tested by their readiness to forgo the realization of their aims until the head of the church should be restored to his rightful domain.   [Please select]

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Do not, for one repulse, forgo the purpose That you resolved t' effect.'   [noun]

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"But I must have it, otherwise we must forgo the interpretation of the dream."   [Please select]

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The British subalterns probably knew the temper of the old diplomat's mind, which, in a degree, explains their readiness to forgo the pleasure of a mild flirtation with her Ladyship.   [Please select]

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To Meekness we oppose the excess rather than the defect, because it is of more common occurrence: for human nature is more disposed to take than to forgo revenge.   [Please select]

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