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for·get
I. \fə(r)ˈget also fȯ(r)ˈ-, usu -ed.+V\ verb
(for·got \-gät, usu -äd.+V\ ; or archaic for·gat \-gat, usu -ad.+V\ ; for·got·ten \-gätən\ ; or forgot ; forgetting ; forgets)
Etymology: Middle English forgeten, foryeten, from Old English forgietan, forgeotan, forgitan (akin to Old Saxon fargetan to forget, Old High German firgezzan), from for- + -gietan, -geotan, -gitan (akin to Old Norse geta to get) — more at get
transitive verb
1.
a. : to lose the remembrance of : let go from the memory : be unable to think of or recall
< soon forgot her father's warning >
< forgetting past favors and old friends >
b. obsolete : to lose the power or use of : cease from doing
2. : to omit or disregard unintentionally : neglect
< I forgot to close the door >
3. : to treat with inattention or disregard : slight
< the successful leader does not forget his subordinates >
< forgot her lessons until bedtime >
< lend a hand and I'll not forget you when I'm paid >
4. : to disregard intentionally : overlook — usually used in the imperative
< forget it >
intransitive verb
1. : to cease remembering or noticing
< she forgot about the note to her mother >
< if we forgive and forget we may hope to be forgiven >
2. : to fail to become mindful at the intended or proper time
< forgot about paying the bill until the discount date was past >
< if you forget about turning down the oven you will burn the roast >
Synonyms: see neglect
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- forget oneself
II. noun
(-s)
: an act of forgetting
III. \ˈfȯ(r)jə̇t, -ˌjet\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: by alteration
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