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The team had to forfeit the game.
What does Forfeit mean?
To lose as a penalty.
Dictionary definition
To lose or give up something as a penalty, or something lost in that way.
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Late arrival may mean a forfeit of the deposit.
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Forfeit means losing a right, prize, game, or payment because of a rule or choice.
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What does forfeit mean?
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Surrender is close in meaning to forfeit.
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WordForfeit.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningForfeit means To lose as a penalty.
ExampleExample: The team had to forfeit the game.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- for · fit
- Strongest beat
- for
- Ending
- fit
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on for.
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Synonyms
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surrenderGive up or hand over.
penaltyRelated word that supports the meaning of forfeit.
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keepContinue to have or hold.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forfeit, depending on context.
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