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relinquish

//rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ//
English Definition
To give up or let go of.
中文释义
放弃;交出;松开
Example Sentence

The company agreed to relinquish its exclusive patent rights in exchange for access to a larger market.

该公司同意放弃其独家专利权,以换取进入更大市场的机会。

Antonyms
retain keep
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re + linqu(离开,relinquish~leave) → 松手离开 → 放弃。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “relinquish”?

  1. A To clear of blame; to justify.
  2. B To give up or let go of.
  3. C To suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or argument
  4. D Deduce; conclude; imply
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B — To give up or let go of.. “relinquish” means To give up or let go of..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To give up or let go of.”?

  1. A relinquish
  2. B vindicate
  3. C infer
  4. D postulate
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A — relinquish. “relinquish” means To give up or let go of..

Common questions about “relinquish”

What does “relinquish” mean?

relinquish — To give up or let go of.. In Chinese: 放弃;交出;松开.

How do you pronounce “relinquish”?

relinquish is pronounced //rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ//.

How is “relinquish” used in a sentence?

The company agreed to relinquish its exclusive patent rights in exchange for access to a larger market. (该公司同意放弃其独家专利权,以换取进入更大市场的机会。)

What are synonyms for “relinquish”?

surrender, cede, abandon — all close in meaning to relinquish (To give up or let go of.).

What is the opposite of “relinquish”?

retain, keep — each the opposite of relinquish (To give up or let go of.).

Is “relinquish” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. relinquish is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “relinquish”?

re + linqu(离开,relinquish~leave) → 松手离开 → 放弃。

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.