abdicate — to give up a position of power, especially the throne
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give up a position of power, especially the throne
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæb.dɪ.keɪt/
Korean meaning: (왕좌나 권력을) 포기하다, 양위하다
Korean pronunciation: **애**브디케이트
Example Sentences
- The CEO decided to abdicate his position after his daughter refused to inherit the family business.
- King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry a divorced American woman.
- The superhero couldn't abdicate his responsibility to protect the city, even during his vacation.
abdicate
VERB//ˈæb.dɪ.keɪt//
to give up a position of power, especially the throne
King gives up his throne
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Abdicate the throne, dedicate to service, indicate the way forward.
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Origin
From Latin abdicāre, composed of ab- (away from) and dicāre (to dedicate or proclaim). The Romans used this term for formally renouncing office or power.
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“The CEO decided to abdicate his position after his daughter refused to inherit the family business.”
“King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry a divorced American woman.”
“The superhero couldn't abdicate his responsibility to protect the city, even during his vacation.”
“Teachers should never abdicate their role in shaping young minds.”
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