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Forsake
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Simple meaning
What does Forsake mean?
To abandon or give up.
Dictionary definition
To leave behind, give up, or abandon someone or something.
Example sentences
Forsake in a sentence
easy
Do not forsake your values.
medium
The traveler chose to forsake comfort for adventure.
hard
Forsake is a strong word for giving up or leaving something behind.
Synonyms
Words like Forsake
abandonLeave behind or give up.
Antonyms
Opposite words
keepContinue to hold or support.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forsake, depending on context.
Word family
Forsake word family
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Practice 1
What does forsake mean?
Forsake means to abandon or give up.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to forsake?
Abandon is close in meaning to forsake in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of forsake?
Keep contrasts with forsake.
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