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Meaning of forsake in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /fərˈseɪk/

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  1. Verb

    forsake

    Etymology

    Old English forsacan ‘renounce, refuse’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch verzaken, and ultimately to for- and sake

    Definitions

    1. leave someone who needs or counts on you

    Examples

    • « leave in the lurch »
    • « The mother deserted her children »

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