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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Recording accomplishments as they happen helps ensure you won’t forget to mention them later.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We will in Greenland never forget it," he said.

From Barron's

She said a big brother has to know how to change diapers in case his mom forgets.

From Literature

He named the firm after citrinitas, a stage of alchemy that most people forgot about.

From MarketWatch

Now that they’re settled, it’s easy to forget how tough it was to find a rental near Chait’s new job in Santa Monica.

From Los Angeles Times