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Definitions

forget

[fer-get] / fərˈgɛt /
VERB
not be able to remember
Synonyms
STRONG
obliterate
WEAK
clean forget consign to oblivion dismiss from mind disremember draw a blank escape one's memory fail to remember let slip from memory lose consciousness of lose sight of misrecollect think no more of unsee
Antonyms
WEAK
carry learn recall recollect remember take
VERB
leave behind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fail ignore neglect overlook skip
STRONG
blink discount disregard drop omit slight transgress trespass
WEAK
lose sight of overpass pass over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish achieve complete finish heed look at notice regard succeed
STRONG
attend pay attention
WEAK
carry learn recall recollect remember take

Example Sentences

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Imagine if an activist investor had pressured Jeff Bezos to stop sacrificing profits for growth or Steve Jobs to forget taking on the dominant BlackBerry with his iPhone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Oh, let’s not forget a generous slice of “Díaz Delight” for dessert.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

It is easy to forget the dire situation Newcastle were in when the defender joined the club little more than four years ago.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But just don’t forget the longer-term upside case for gold.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

"Do not forget the claw of the mighty bear!" my father shouted.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.