abdicate
/ˈæbdɪkeɪt/
ab · di · cate
ˈæb · dɪ · keɪt
English Definition
v. give up (throne)
Significado en Español
abdicar, renunciar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thoái vị, từ bỏ
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Example Sentence
The king abdicated the throne.
国王退位了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ab(leave)+dicate(say)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “abdicate”. When the king decided to abdicate, he relinquished all claims to the throne.
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A
relinquish
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B
seize
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C
acquire
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D
overturn
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A — relinquish.
“abdicate” means v. give up (throne)
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The aging king chose to ______ and let his capable daughter rule.
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A
seize
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B
claim
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C
abdicate
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D
inherit
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C — abdicate.
“abdicate” means v. give up (throne)
Common questions about “abdicate”
What does “abdicate” mean?
abdicate — v. give up (throne). In Chinese: 退位，放弃权利.
How do you pronounce “abdicate”?
abdicate is pronounced /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ab · di · cate.
How do you use “abdicate” in a sentence?
The king abdicated the throne. (国王退位了。)
What are synonyms for “abdicate”?
resign, quit — all close in meaning to abdicate (v. give up (throne)).
Is “abdicate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. abdicate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “abdicate”?
ab(leave)+dicate(say)
