Forsake
Definition
(verb) To abandon or give up entirely
Examples
“Despite the hardships, she refused to forsake her dream of becoming an artist.”
“I won't forsake my brother.”
“She forsook her old address in Chicago after the breakup.”
“Please don't forsake the team before Friday.”
“After the storm, Tom forsook the cabin and drove back to Tulsa before dawn.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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