foregone

• Descreve algo que já aconteceu ou que certamente acontecerá; é usado com frequência na expressão 'conclusão precipitada' (foregone conclusion), indicando um resultado já esperado ou inevitável.

Describes something that has already happened or is certain to happen; often used in the phrase 'foregone conclusion'.

1. Predetermined or inevitableC1formal

   Something that is already decided or certain to happen.

   Predeterminado

   • The outcome of the match was a foregone conclusion.
   • His promotion was a foregone decision after his excellent performance.
   • It was a foregone result that the bill would pass.

   Sinônimosassuredcertaindestinedfatedfixedinescapableinevitablepredeterminedunavoidable

   Antônimoscontingentdoubtfuluncertainundeterminedunpredictable

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de decidir não ter ou não fazer algo, especialmente algo agradável, ou de ir à frente no tempo ou no espaço.

A verb used to indicate the act of deciding not to have or do something, especially something enjoyable, or to go before in time or place.

verbo irregular

1. To go beforeC1formal

   To precede in time, place, or order.

   Preceder

   • The introduction will forego the main presentation.
   • A period of calm often foregoes a storm.
   • The events that forego the ceremony are carefully planned.

   Sinônimosantecedeantedatecome beforeprecedepredate

   Antônimosfollowsucceed

2. To do withoutC1formal

   To abstain from or give up something, often voluntarily.

   Abster-se

   • She decided to forego dessert to stay healthy.
   • He will forego his vacation to finish the project.
   • They agreed to forego their bonuses for the company's benefit.

   Sinônimosabstaindispense witheschewgive uprelinquishrenouncesacrificewaive

   Antônimosacceptenjoyindulgekeepretaintake