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forfeit

verbHigh-frequency wordMore F words

to lose or give up something as a penalty for wrongdoing or failure to comply

In a sentence

Forfeit in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing forfeit in a sentence.

He forfeited his right to appeal by missing the statutory deadline.

By missing the filing deadline, the claimant forfeited any right to compensation.

Synonyms
relinquishsurrendersacrificeyield
Antonyms
retaingainkeep
Usage & nuance

Using “forfeit” well

Forfeit means to lose or give up something as a penalty for a fault, breach, or failure. Unlike simply losing, it implies the loss is a consequence of one's own conduct or noncompliance.

Common questions

Questions about “forfeit

Forfeit (verb) means to lose or give up something as a penalty for wrongdoing or failure to comply
Here is forfeit used in an example sentence: "He forfeited his right to appeal by missing the statutory deadline." Another example: "By missing the filing deadline, the claimant forfeited any right to compensation."
Common synonyms for forfeit include relinquish, surrender, sacrifice, yield.
Antonyms of forfeit include retain, gain, keep.
Clusters with relinquish, surrender, and yield, opposed by retain, gain, and keep. The penalty element distinguishes forfeit from a neutral loss, which the GRE may exploit in context.
Yes. Forfeit is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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