forsake

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Verb forsake has 1 sense

abandon, forsake, desolate, desert - leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch; "The mother deserted her children"
--₁ is one way to leave

Derived form: noun forsaking₁
Sample sentence:
Sam cannot forsake Sue

Definitions from the Web

forsake

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: 1. to abandon or give up on someone or something; 2. to renounce or turn away from a belief, cause, or commitment

Sample Sentences:

- She decided to forsake her career in order to travel the world.

- The villagers felt forsaken by their government during the crisis.

- He had to forsake his dreams of becoming an artist and follow his family's business.

- The soldier felt a sense of duty to forsake his personal desires and serve his country.

- Many people have forsaken their old traditions in favor of modern ways.