Forego (verb)

1. To do without or to give up something, especially something desired or pleasant.
2. To precede or to go before something else.

Origin:

From the middle english word "foregon" meaning to go before or to precede.

Examples:

1. I will have to forego the pleasure of your company this evening.
2. He decided to forego dessert in order to save room for dinner.
3. She forewent her usual morning coffee in order to save money.
4. He forewent the opportunity to take the job in order to stay with his family.
5. The company had to forego the project due to lack of funds.