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forfeit

verb

/ˈfɔːrfɪt/

Meaning

to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing

He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.

forfeit one's rights

surrender, relinquish, yield, abandon, sacrifice

retain, keep

forfeit money, forfeit rights, forfeit the match, forfeit property

to stop living; to cease to exist

To bring to life or give movement to something; to inspire or enliven.

to become visible or come into sight; to seem

Placed in a particular class or group.

to buy and sell goods or services; to exchange

To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.