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The player forfeited the match.
What does Forfeited mean?
Lost as a penalty.
Dictionary definition
Lost or gave up something as a penalty or consequence.
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The forfeited deposit was not returned.
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Forfeited means given up or lost because of a rule, failure, or penalty.
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What does forfeited mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to forfeited?
Surrendered is close in meaning to forfeited.
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Kept contrasts with forfeited.
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WordForfeited.
Partverb, adjective.
MeaningForfeited means Lost as a penalty.
ExampleExample: The player forfeited the match.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- for · fit · id
- Strongest beat
- for
- Ending
- id
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on for.
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Synonyms
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surrenderedGave up or handed over.
forfeitRelated word that supports the meaning of forfeited.
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keptContinued to have.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forfeited, depending on context.
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Base word
forfeited
verb
forfeiting
Action form of forfeited.
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