English to English

relinquish
(r/I/'l/I//N/kw/I//S/ )

verb (v)

  • part with a possession or right(verb.possession)
    Example:
    I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest.
    source: wordnet30
  • do without or cease to hold or adhere to(verb.social)
    Example:
    Relinquish the old ideas.
    source: wordnet30
  • turn away from; give up(verb.possession)
    source: wordnet30
  • release, as from one's grip(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall.
    Synonym:
    let go, let go of, release
    Antonym:
    hold, take hold
    source: wordnet30
  • To withdraw from; to leave behind; to desist from; to abandon; to quit; as, to relinquish a pursuit.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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