forewent

¹

[ fawr-went, fohr- ]

verb

1. simple past tense of forego ¹.

forewent

²

verb

1. simple past tense of forego ².

forewent

/ fɔːˈwɛnt /

verb

1. the past tense of forego 1

Example Sentences

Those ailments came to the fore last week when Francis skipped the homily, a sermon central to the Mass service, on Palm Sunday, and then forewent the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum — an event he missed in 2023 because he was recovering from bronchitis.

From New York Times

While Hopkins and many of her generation forewent having children, she notes that women today show up for job interviews pregnant, take family leave and still get tenure.

From Los Angeles Times

So this is why I had a hard time processing why Rams owner Stan Kroenke, who spent more than $5 billion on SoFi Stadium, forewent a grass option despite what the Raiders and Cardinals are doing, and despite what the injury data indicates.

From Seattle Times

The former Rainier Beach star played at Yakima Valley College after graduating high school, but forewent a Division I career due to eligibility concerns and eventually joined the G League.

From Seattle Times

But last month, after Thiessen’s stepmother and father, who are in their 70s, came down with covid, Thiessen, his wife and their children, ages 7 and 9, forewent testing.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• eschew
• forfeit
• forsake
• refrain
• relinquish
• renounce
• waive