FORGET

verb (forgot; forgotten or -got; -getting) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English forgietan, from for- + -gietan (akin to Old Norse geta to get) Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. to lose the remembrance of ; be unable to think of or recall , to cease from doing, to treat with inattention or disregard , 3. to disregard intentionally ; overlook , to give up hope for or expectation of, intransitive verb to cease remembering or noticing , to fail to become mindful at the proper time , see: neglect ~ter noun