forgo

verb

Etymology: From Middle English forgon (“to go by, pass up”), from Old English forgān (“to go away, forgo”); equivalent to for- + go.

1. To do without (something enjoyable); to relinquish.

   “I've had to forgo my student discount in exchange for taking the job.”

   “Doe not for one repulſe forgoe the purpoſe / That you resolu'd t' effect.”

2. To refrain from, to abstain from.

   “I shall forgo actually stepping inside, thank you.”