Today’s word of the day is ‘Forfeit‘ Let us understand more about this word.
[responsivevoice] Forfeit [/responsivevoice] [ fawr-fit ]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is a noun, i.e., it is the main subject of a sentence.
Does the word have a past tense? What is it?
No, the word is a noun. Therefore, it does not have a past form.
1. Something given as a sacrifice
2. Violation of contract
3. Fine
4. Penalty
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Arthadand
2. Spanish – Perder
3. French – Déclarer forfait
4. Mandarin – Sàngshī
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. The statute of that year provided that every offender should forfeit the sum of twelve pence.
2. He was sentenced to two years’ probation and ordered to repay the city more than $24,000, forfeit more than $18,000 and pay a $10,000 fine.
3. But if he guessed wrong, he was to forfeit his life, and the magician would have his beautiful blue eyes.
4. There need now be but the conference in Chicago, the posting of the forfeit money, and the deal was made.
5. The agreement was verbal, and D’Erlanger was to forfeit 140,000 if the stock was not placed at the end of six months.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
cost, damages, fine, loss, mulct, penalty, relinquishment etc.
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
award, reward, gain, victory, win etc.
Quotation:
Bain also asked Kansas City for a $3 million tax break. The Bain executives were taking home $36 million in borrowed funds and were asking Kansas City to forfeit $3 million in public money for police officers, roads and schools? More free stuff!
Jennifer Granholm
Social Example:
https://twitter.com/MotherJones/status/1370851452260921344
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