Forsake — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /fər-ˈsāk/ for·sake

Meaning & Definition of Forsake

Forsake (verb)

  1. to renounce or turn away from entirely

Forsake (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cause to remain behind

    "forsaking most of our possessions, we evacuated just before the hurricane struck"

    similar: abandon, desert, leave, maroon, quit, strand, walk away from, walk out on
    related: discard, ditch, dump, fling, jettison, junk, scrap, shed, shuck (off), throw away, throw out, deliver, give up, hand over, relinquish, surrender, yield, escape, retreat (from), take off (from), vacate, withdraw (from), abjure, cut off, disown, reject, renounce, repudiate, separate (from), sacrifice, distance, disregard, forget, ignore, neglect
    opposite: reclaim
    near: harbor, have, hold, keep, own, possess, reserve, retain, withhold, redeem, rescue, save

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Forsake

The most common words with a similar meaning to Forsake:

abandon, desert, leave, maroon, quit, strand, walk away from, walk out on

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Forsake

Words with the opposite meaning of Forsake:

reclaim

Related Words for Forsake

discard, ditch, dump, fling, jettison, junk, scrap, shed, shuck (off), throw away, throw out, deliver, give up, hand over, relinquish, surrender, yield, escape, retreat (from), take off (from), vacate, withdraw (from), abjure, cut off, disown, reject, renounce, repudiate, separate (from), sacrifice

Near Antonyms of Forsake

harbor, have, hold, keep, own, possess, reserve, retain, withhold, redeem, rescue, save

Word Forms of Forsake

Inflections: forsook, forsaken, forsaking

Origin & Etymology of Forsake

Middle English, from Old English forsacan, from for- + sacan to dispute; akin to Old English sacu action at law sake

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Forsake

What does "Forsake" mean?

"Forsake" means to renounce or turn away from entirely. As a verb, it is defined as: to renounce or turn away from entirely.

What is another word for "Forsake"?

Other words for "Forsake" include abandon, desert, leave, maroon, quit, strand, walk away from and walk out on. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Forsake" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Forsake"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Forsake". Common alternatives include abandon, desert, leave, maroon, quit, strand, walk away from and walk out on.

What is the opposite of "Forsake"?

Antonyms of "Forsake" include reclaim. Near antonyms include harbor, have, hold and keep.

How do you use "Forsake" in a sentence?

Examples of "Forsake" in a sentence: "forsaking most of our possessions, we evacuated just before the hurricane struck".

Is "Forsake" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Forsake" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Forsake"?

"Forsake" is pronounced /fər-ˈsāk/ and divided into syllables as for·sake.

What is the origin of the word "Forsake"?

"Forsake" comes from Middle English, from Old English forsacan, from for- + sacan to dispute; akin to Old English sacu action at law sake. First known use: before 12th century.