forsake

[For*sakeĀ·]

To forsake another person is to leave them entirely, usually in a moment of need.

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To quit or leave entirely; to desert; to abandon; to depart or withdraw from; to leave; as, false friends and flatterers forsake us in adversity.

Verb
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch; "The mother deserted her children"


v. t.
To quit or leave entirely; to desert; to abandon; to depart or withdraw from; to leave; as, false friends and flatterers forsake us in adversity.

v. t.
To renounce; to reject; to refuse.


Forsake

For*sake" , v. t. [imp. Forsook ; p. p. Forsaken ; p. pr. & vb. n. Forsaking.] [AS. forsacan to oppose, refuse; for- + sacan to contend, strive; akin to Goth. sakan. See For-, and Sake.] 1. To quit or leave entirely; to desert; to abandon; to depart or withdraw from; to leave; as, false friends and flatterers forsake us in adversity.
If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments.
2. To renounce; to reject; to refuse.
If you forsake the offer of their love.
Syn. -- To abandon; quit; desert; fail; relinquish; give up; renounce; reject. See Abandon.

To quit or leave entirely; to desert; to abandon; to depart or withdraw from; to leave; as, false friends and flatterers forsake us in adversity.

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Usage Examples

Man's mind is like a store of idolatry and superstition so much so that if a man believes his own mind it is certain that he will forsake God and forge some idol in his own brain.

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Other Usage Examples

If you desire ease, forsake learning.

More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple human pity that will not forsake us.

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