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renounce

/rɪˈnaʊns/
re · nounce rɪ · ˈnaʊns
English Definition
v. to formally give up or reject something
中文释义
放弃，抛弃
Significado en Español
renunciar, abandonar
한국어 뜻
포기하다, 버리다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
từ bỏ, khước từ
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Example Sentence

He renounced his claim to the throne.

他放弃了对王位的主张。

Synonyms
abandon reject disown
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “renounce”:

  1. A accept
  2. B relinquish
  3. C adopt
  4. D embrace
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B — relinquish. “renounce” means v. to formally give up or reject something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The young prince chose to ______ his claim to the throne and live simply.

  1. A claim
  2. B seize
  3. C keep
  4. D renounce
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D — renounce. “renounce” means v. to formally give up or reject something

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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.

How do you use “renounce” in a sentence?

He renounced his claim to the throne. (他放弃了对王位的主张。)

What are synonyms for “renounce”?

abandon, reject, disown — all close in meaning to renounce (v. to formally give up or reject something).

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.

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