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forwent

/ˈfoɹwɛnt/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Refused or gave up (something); waived or relinquished a right or claim.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfoɹwɛnt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with forwent
went , vent , lent , present
Variants
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forgo , forwent , forego , foregoer , foregoers , foregoes , foregoing , foregone , forewent , forgoer , forgoers , forgoes , forgoing , forgone
Etymology
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Originated 15th century from forgo + past participle suffix -en.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'forwent' is rarely used in modern English.

  2. The past tense and past participle of 'forgo' are 'went' and 'forwent', respectively.

  3. The word 'forwent' comes from the Middle English word 'forgoen', meaning 'to go before'.


Related Concepts
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  1. abdicate: To give up a throne or position of power.

  2. waive: To give up a right or claim voluntarily.


Culture
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No specific cultural significance or symbolism associated with 'forwent'.

How to Memorize "forwent"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself in a situation where you have to give up something, such as a prize in a competition or a privilege.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'forwent' with 'gave up' or 'waived'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Forgot Rights? You Forwent'.


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