definition of
forego

[1] #1 forego v. [predate, precede, forgo, antecede, antedate] be earlier in time; go back further; "Stone tools precede bronze tools". wn

[2] #2 forego v. [waive, relinquish, forgo, foreswear, dispense with] do without or cease to hold or adhere to; "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas". wn

[3] #3 forego v. [forfeit, give up, throw overboard, waive, forgo] lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime; "you've forfeited your right to name your successor"; "forfeited property". wn