Forsake

Pronunciation: /fɔrˈseɪk/

Definitions of forsake

verb to abandon or leave someone or something entirely

Example Sentences

A1 I will never forsake my family.

A2 She felt forsaken by her friends when they stopped talking to her.

B1 Despite the challenges, he refused to forsake his dreams of becoming a doctor.

B2 The soldier knew he had to forsake his fear in order to complete the mission.

C1 The artist was willing to forsake personal comfort in pursuit of artistic excellence.

C2 She had to forsake her own desires in order to prioritize the needs of her community.

Examples of forsake in a Sentence

formal He made a vow to never forsake his duties as a public servant.

informal I will never forsake my best friend no matter what.

slang Don't be a fool and forsake your education for a quick buck.

figurative She felt like she had to forsake her dreams in order to support her family.

Grammatical Forms of forsake

• past tense: forsaked
• plural: forsake
• comparative: more forsaken
• superlative: most forsaken
• present tense: forsakes
• future tense: will forsake
• perfect tense: have forsaken
• continuous tense: is forsaking
• singular: forsakes
• positive degree: forsake
• infinitive: to forsake
• gerund: forsaking
• participle: forsaken

Origin and Evolution of forsake

First Known Use: 0012 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'forsake' originated from the Old English word 'forsacan' which means to renounce or abandon.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'forsake' has retained its meaning of abandoning or renouncing something, but its usage has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts and emotions.