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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.
After years of ownership, they chose to relinquish their family home.
03
to voluntarily abandon a habit, belief, or goal
