forgoing
- noun
- /fɔrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
:
renuncia
- The forgoing of sensual pleasures for the achievement of spiritual goals can be rewarding.
They're going to be more potent politically than forgoing again.
- They're going to be more potent politically than forgoing again.
Examples
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The forgoing of sensual pleasures for the achievement of spiritual goals.
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In the case of children, the forgoing of parental duties is a serious matter.
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Desertion in relationships can involve the forgoing of emotional support and commitment.
Synonyms
6
5.9
Giving up ownership of property with no plan to take it back
2
8.2
An official act of giving up a right, claim, or thing you own
1
8.2
The act of giving up a right, position, or responsibility
1
9.9
To give up your comfort to help other people
1
7.7
Giving up a right, job, or thing you own
1
8.9
To give up a right, title, or claim in a formal way
1
7.4
Giving up someone or something and leaving them behind
The act of giving up a right or claim in public
How Complete
351
4.2
26
3.6
77
4.2
- Formal
2
8.2
- Formal
1
8.2
- Formal
116
6.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Forgoing comes from the parts for- meaning 'away' and go meaning 'to move', so it is like 'walking away' from something. That's why forgoing means the act of 'giving up' something or choosing not to take it.