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to relinquish
01
to let go of something physically held
Formal
Examples
He relinquished the rope, allowing the boat to drift.
He relinquished the pen after signing the contract.
02
to give up, surrender, or part with a possession, right, or claim
FormalExamples
For the sake of the team, she chose to relinquish her leadership role.
She relinquished her claim to the inheritance.
03
to voluntarily abandon a habit, belief, or goal
Examples
He relinquished his pursuit of fame to focus on family.
She relinquished her old political views.
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