Forfeit vs. Forgo — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Forfeit and Forgo
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Forfeit
Lost or surrendered as a penalty for wrongdoing
His possessions were declared forfeit
Forgo
Go without (something desirable)
She wanted to forgo the tea and leave while they could
Forfeit
Lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing
Those unable to meet their taxes were liable to forfeit their estates
Forgo
To abstain from; relinquish
Unwilling to forgo dessert.
Forfeit
A fine or penalty for wrongdoing
The loser must pay a forfeit
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Forgo
To let pass, to leave alone, to let go.
Forfeit
To lose or give up (something) on account of an offense, error, or failure to fulfill an agreement
The other team did not show up in time and so forfeited the game.
Forgo
To do without, to abandon, to renounce.
Forfeit
To subject to seizure as a forfeit.
Forgo
To refrain from, to abstain from, to pass up, to withgo.
I wouldn't forgo something, unless I'm convinced that it's detrimental in some way or another.
Forfeit
Something that is lost or given up on account of an offense, error, or failure to fulfill an agreement.
Forgo
To pass by; to leave. See 1st Forego.
For sith [since] I shall forgoon my libertyAt your request.
And four [days] since Florimell the court forwent.
Forfeit
The act of forfeiting
The team lost the game by forfeit.
Forgo
To abstain from; to do without; to refrain from; to renounce; - said of a thing already enjoyed, or of one within reach, or anticipated. See 1st forego, 2.
Forfeit
In parlor games, an item placed in escrow and redeemed by paying a fine or performing an appointed task.
Forgo
Do without or cease to hold or adhere to;
We are dispensing with formalities
Relinquish the old ideas
Forfeit
Forfeits A game in which forfeits are demanded.
Forgo
Lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime
Forfeit
Lost or subject to loss through forfeiture.
Forgo
Refrain from consuming;
You will have to forgo alcohol
Forfeit
A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
Forfeit
A thing forfeited; that which is taken from somebody in requital of a misdeed committed; that which is lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, breach of contract, etc.
He who murders pays the forfeit of his own life.
Forfeit
Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine as part of a game.
Forfeit
Injury; wrong; mischief.
Forfeit
To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate.
Forfeit
To lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules
Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game.
Forfeit
To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.
Forfeit
To fail to keep an obligation.
Forfeit
Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure.
Forfeit
Injury; wrong; mischief.
To seek arms upon people and country that never did us any forfeit.
Forfeit
A thing forfeit or forfeited; what is or may be taken from one in requital of a misdeed committed; that which is lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, offense, neglect of duty, or breach of contract; hence, a fine; a mulct; a penalty; as, he who murders pays the forfeit of his life.
Thy slanders I forgive; and therewithalRemit thy other forfeits.
Forfeit
Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine; - whence the game of forfeits.
Country dances and forfeits shortened the rest of the day.
Forfeit
Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure.
Thy wealth being forfeit to the state.
To tread the forfeit paradise.
Forfeit
To lose, or lose the right to, by some error, fault, offense, or crime; to render one's self by misdeed liable to be deprived of; to alienate the right to possess, by some neglect or crime; as, to forfeit an estate by treason; to forfeit reputation by a breach of promise; - with to before the one acquiring what is forfeited.
[They] had forfeited their property by their crimes.
Undone and forfeited to cares forever!
Forfeit
To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.
Forfeit
To fail to keep an obligation.
I will have the heart of him if he forfeit.
Forfeit
In the condition of being forfeited; subject to alienation.
Once more I will renewHis lapsèd powers, though forfeite.
Forfeit
Something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;
Forfeit
A penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something;
The contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time
Forfeit
The act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
Forfeit
Lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime
Forfeit
Surrendered as a penalty
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