What is the meaning of forget?

verb

  • Dismiss from the mind; stop remembering.
    • usage: "I tried to bury these unpleasant memories"
  • Be unable to remember.
    • usage: "I'm drawing a blank"; "You are blocking the name of your first wife"
  • Forget to do something.
    • usage: "Don't forget to call the chairman of the board to the meeting"
  • Leave behind unintentionally.
    • usage: "I forgot my umbrella in the restaurant"; "I left my keys inside the car and locked the doors"
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