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Meaning of the word relinquish in English

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relinquish

US /rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ/

UK /rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ/

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Verb

voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up

Example:

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He was forced to relinquish control of the company.

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She had to relinquish her title due to injury.

Synonym:

give up hand over cede surrender waive

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