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to abandon
01
to leave someone with no intention of returning
Transitive: to abandon sb
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
abandon
3rd person singular
abandons
Present participle
abandoning
Past simple
abandoned
Past participle
abandoned
Examples
Sarah felt a deep sense of pain when her parents decided to abandon her.
1.1
to stop supporting an idea, policy, concept, etc.
Transitive: to abandon an idea or belief
Examples
After careful consideration, he abandoned his previous beliefs and embraced a new ideology.
1.2
to leave a place, especially because it is difficult or dangerous to stay
Transitive: to abandon a place
Examples
As the hurricane approached, residents were advised to abandon their homes and seek shelter inland.
02
to no longer continue something altogether
Transitive: to abandon a plan or situation
Examples
Sarah finally mustered the courage to abandon her toxic relationship.
Abandon
01
the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
02
a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
