Forgo and Keep

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Forgo

Forgo verb - To resist the temptation of.
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Synonyms for Forgo
Antonyms for Forgo
Keep is an antonym for forgo in give up topic.
Nearby Words: forgoing, forgone

Keep

Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.
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Synonyms for Keep
Antonyms for Keep
Forgo is an antonym for keep.
Nearby Words: keeping, keeper
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Common collocations

life forgo life keep life
man forgo man keep man
game forgo game keep game
magic forgo magic keep magic
Other words: names, weapons.

Both words in one sentence

  • After the collapse of civilization, the remaining Immortals have sworn to forgo the Game and keep certain scientific knowledge for when humans are able to make use of it again.
    Source: After The End / Western Animation
  • In order to keep the dragon from escaping, he is instructed to forgo anesthesia.
    Source: Skip the Anesthetic
  • However, once you are a good distance away, they will forgo all other common sense and try to keep up with you, including but not limited to: Forgetting to shoot, forgetting to use a bridge, forgetting they're being chased by a tank, and forgetting pounced/snagged comrades.
    Source: Artificial Stupidity / First-Person Shooter
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