forgo UK /fɔːˈɡəʊ/US /fɔɹˈɡoʊ/ verb2 •To do without (something enjoyable); to relinquish.I've had to forgo my student discount in exchange for taking the job. •To refrain from, to abstain from.I shall forgo actually stepping inside, thank you. formsforgoed · forwent · forgone · forgoing · forgoes · forgoeth · forgoest