Dictionary Entry
abstain
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Meaning
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To choose not to do something, especially something you want to do or something that is expected of you, like voting or drinking alcohol.
Example Sentence
She decided to abstain from eating sweets for a month as part of her health goals.
Usage Note
Used when someone deliberately chooses not to do something, like voting, drinking alcohol, or participating in an activity, often for moral, health, or political reasons.