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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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“Kyle’s passion for motorsports inspired millions of people around the world and we will never forget what he has done to grow our beloved sport,” 1320Video wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Don’t forget the skills that got you here — and be ready to learn new ones.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

I'll never forget the fans drowning out Martin Keown pre-kick-off - sorry Martin - but I'm proud of how loud we were.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

I will never forget the Arsenal players streaming on to the pitch, 'Freed From Desire' booming out around the ground.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

I forget my phone when Mom drags me out of the house to go for a hike along the gorge.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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