How Do You Spell FORSOOK?

Pronunciation: [fɔːsˈʊk] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "Forsook" is [fɔːsˈʊk], [fɔːsˈʊk], [f_ɔː_s_ˈʊ_k] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

FORSOOK Meaning and Definition

  1. Forsook is a verb that originated from the Old English word "forsacan," which means to renounce or abandon. It is the past tense form of the verb "forsake." When a person forsook something or someone, they deliberately turned away or deserted them, often due to a change of heart, lack of devotion, or a decision to no longer support or continue the relationship.

    Forsook implies a conscious decision to abandon or give up on someone or something that was once important or valued. It suggests a voluntary act of leaving behind or disconnecting oneself from a person, place, belief, or commitment.

    The act of forsaking often carries connotations of disappointment, betrayal, or neglect. It implies a level of finality and implies the abandonment is permanent or at least long-lasting. Forsook can refer to various aspects of life, including personal relationships, passions, ideologies, obligations, or responsibilities.

    For instance, one may forsook an unhealthy habit or addiction, choosing to no longer engage in such behavior. A person may also forsook a romantic partner, indicating a decision to end the relationship and move on. Furthermore, one might forsook a life-long dream or aspiration when faced with insurmountable obstacles or loss of interest.

    In summary, forsook is a term used to describe a deliberate act of relinquishing, renouncing, or abandoning someone or something that was previously cherished or considered vital.

  2. Did forsake.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FORSOOK

The word "forsook" is the past tense of the verb "forsake". The etymology of "forsake" can be traced back to Old English and Middle English.

In Old English, the word was "forsacan" which meant "to deny, reject, or renounce". It was formed by combining the prefix "for-" (meaning "completely" or "thoroughly") and "sacan" (meaning "to deny" or "to refuse").

Over time, in Middle English, the spelling evolved to "forsake" and its meaning expanded to also encompass "to abandon" or "to leave behind". This change in meaning likely occurred due to the influence of the Old Norse word "forsaka", which carried the connotation of "to leave, fail, or forsake".

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Conjugate verb Forsook

CONDITIONAL

I would forsook
you would forsook
he/she/it would forsook
we would forsook
they would forsook
I would forsake
we would forsake
you would forsake
he/she/it would forsake
they would forsake

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be forsaking
you would be forsaking
he/she/it would be forsaking
we would be forsaking
they would be forsaking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have forsook
you would have forsook
he/she/it would have forsook
we would have forsook
they would have forsook

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been forsaking
you would have been forsaking
he/she/it would have been forsaking
we would have been forsaking
they would have been forsaking

FUTURE

I will forsake
you will forsake
he/she/it will forsake
we will forsake
they will forsake

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be forsaking
you will be forsaking
he/she/it will be forsaking
we will be forsaking
they will be forsaking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have forsaken
you will have forsaken
he/she/it will have forsaken
we will have forsaken
they will have forsaken

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been forsaking
you will have been forsaking
he/she/it will have been forsaking
we will have been forsaking
they will have been forsaking

IMPERATIVE

you forsake
we let´s forsake

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to forsake

PAST

I forsook
you forsook
he/she/it forsook
we forsook
they forsook

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was forsaking
you were forsaking
he/she/it was forsaking
we were forsaking
they were forsaking

PAST PARTICIPLE

forsaken

PAST PERFECT

I had forsaken
you had forsaken
he/she/it had forsaken
we had forsaken
they had forsaken

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been forsaking
you had been forsaking
he/she/it had been forsaking
we had been forsaking
they had been forsaking

PRESENT

I forsake
you forsake
he/she/it forsakes
we forsake
they forsake

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am forsaking
you are forsaking
he/she/it is forsaking
we are forsaking
they are forsaking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

forsaking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have forsaken
you have forsaken
he/she/it has forsaken
we have forsaken
they have forsaken

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been forsaking
you have been forsaking
he/she/it has been forsaking
we have been forsaking
they have been forsaking
I would have forsaken
we would have forsaken
you would have forsaken
he/she/it would have forsaken
they would have forsaken

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