forgo

/fȯr-ˈgō/

Middle English, from Old English forgān to pass by, forgo, from for- + gān to go

verb

  1. to give up the enjoyment or advantage of : do, without

  2. forsake

never forwent an opportunity of honest profit

verb

  1. to go before : precede

The story of his mishap forewent him.

verb

  1. to give up the enjoyment or advantage of : do, without

  2. forsake

never forwent an opportunity of honest profit