forewent

forewent

The team forewent their usual celebration to focus on the next match.

Definition
  1. Verb (past tense of ):
    • To go before: "forewent" means to have preceded or gone before in time, place, or order.
    • To renounce or give up: As a variant spelling of forgo, "forewent" can mean to have refrained from or done without something voluntarily.
Usage Examples
  • (He voluntarily gave up his coffee.)
  • (He declined or skipped the applause.)
  • (The tradition preceded or existed before modern changes.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to have forewent something": to have intentionally avoided or not taken something.

    • She forewent the dessert to save room for dinner. (She chose not to eat dessert.)

  • "forewent the opportunity": to have passed up a chance.

    • They forewent the chance to invest in the startup. (They deliberately did not take the opportunity.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Forego (v): the base form meaning to go before or to renounce.

    • I will forego my share of the prize. (I will give up my portion.)

  • Foregone (adj): past participle; something that has already happened or been decided.

    • The outcome was a foregone conclusion. (The result was certain beforehand.)

  • Forgo (v): a common variant spelling meaning to do without.

    • She forwent the luxury of a vacation. (She gave up the vacation.)
Synonyms
  • Preceded: went before in time or order.
  • Renounced: formally gave up or rejected.
  • Abstained: voluntarily refrained from an action.
Phrasal Verbs

  • Forego for: to renounce or give up in exchange for something else.

    • He forewent the promotion for a better work-life balance. (He gave up the promotion to gain balance.)

  • Forego in favor of: to choose one thing over another by giving up the first.

    • They forewent the beach trip in favor of a mountain hike. (They chose the hike over the beach.)
Related Idioms

  • Foregone conclusion: an outcome that is predictable or certain.

    • His victory was a foregone conclusion from the start. (Everyone knew he would win.)

  • To forego a right: to voluntarily give up a legal or moral entitlement.

    • The company forewent its right to sue in exchange for a settlement. (They gave up the legal option.)