renounce
/rɪˈnaʊns/
re · nounce
rɪ · ˈnaʊns
English Definition
v. to formally give up or reject something
Significado en Español
renunciar, abandonar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
từ bỏ, khước từ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “renounce”:
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A
accept
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B
relinquish
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C
adopt
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D
embrace
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B — relinquish.
“renounce” means v. to formally give up or reject something
Common questions about “renounce”
What does “renounce” mean?
renounce — v. to formally give up or reject something. In Chinese: 放弃，抛弃.
How do you pronounce “renounce”?
renounce is pronounced /rɪˈnaʊns/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · nounce.
Is “renounce” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. renounce appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
