relinquish — to give up or surrender something, especially reluctantly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give up or surrender something, especially reluctantly
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 포기하다, 양도하다, 내려놓다
Korean pronunciation: 리**링**퀴쉬
Example Sentences
- The dictator refused to relinquish power even after losing the election.
- I will never relinquish my claim to the last slice of pizza!
- The company was forced to relinquish its patent after the lawsuit.
relinquish
VERB//rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ//
to give up or surrender something, especially reluctantly
reluctantly giving up control
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To distinguish duty, he must relinquish power and extinguish pride
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Origin
From Latin 'relinquere,' composed of 're-' (back) and 'linquere' (to leave or abandon). The word entered Middle English through Old French 'relinquir.'
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“The dictator refused to relinquish power even after losing the election.”
“I will never relinquish my claim to the last slice of pizza!”
“The company was forced to relinquish its patent after the lawsuit.”
“My cat refuses to relinquish her favorite cardboard box, even though I bought her an expensive bed.”
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