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F — Force to For the better (Part 10 of 10)

    Fornicate, a. (Bot.) Arched, vaulted.

    Forray, n. [Written also Foray.] Inroad, irruption, raid, descent, partial invasion, hostile incursion.

    Forsake, v.a.

      1. Leave, quit, desert, abandon, cast off.
      2. Abandon, renounce, forswear, forego, relinquish, drop, give up, give over.

    Forsaker, n. Deserter.

    Forsooth, ad. [usually ironical.] Certainly, truly, really, indeed, to be sure, in truth, in fact, of a truth, in good truth.

    Forswear, v. a.

      1. Renounce (upon oath), reject, leave, quit, desert, forsake, abandon, drop.
      2. Deny, abjure, recant, retract, renounce.

    Forswear one’s self. Perjure one’s self, take a false oath, swear falsely, bear false witness, break one’s oath, break one’s word, break one’s faith, play false.

    Fort, n. Fortification, fortress, stronghold, bulwark, castle, citadel, fastness, fortified place.

    Forte, n. Peculiar talent, special gift, chief excellence, strong point, that in which one excels.

    Forth, ad.

      1. Onward, forward.
      2. Out, abroad, from retirement, from confinement.

    For the best. To secure the best result.

    For the better. For improvement, for greater good.