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abandon
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Meaning
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To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.
Example Sentence
The article includes abandon to support a careful argument.
Usage Note
Use abandon when you want precise academic language around To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions..
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