to forego

To give up the enjoyment
: to give up the enjoyment or advantage of : do without never forwent an opportunity of honest profit

R. L. Stevenson decided to forgo dessert for a few days
2 archaic : forsake


The most poignant symbol of this shift came this May 9, when Kazakhstan chose to forego the traditional military parade that marks Victory Day—a significant date for both Russians and Kazakhs, commemorating their joint victory over Germany.


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