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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024for•sake /fɔrˈseɪk/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -sook/-ˈsʊk/USA pronunciation , -sak•en, -sak•ing. - to quit or leave entirely;
abandon:to forsake one's family. - to forgo:persuaded him to forsake smoking.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024for•sake (fôr sāk′),USA pronunciation v.t., -sook, -sak•en, -sak•ing. - to quit or leave entirely;
abandon;
desert:She has forsaken her country for an island in the South Pacific. - to give up or renounce (a habit, way of life, etc.).
- Middle English forsaken to deny, reject, Old English forsacan, equivalent. to for- for- + sacan to dispute bef. 900
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See desert 2.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged forswear, relinquish, forgo.
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