abstained

[əbˈsteɪnd]

abstained Definition

refrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

Using abstained: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abstained" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He abstained from drinking alcohol at the party.

• Example

  She abstained from eating meat for ethical reasons.

• Example

  The jury was instructed to abstain from discussing the case outside of the courtroom.

abstained Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abstained

• refrain
• desist
• restrain

Antonyms for abstained

• indulge
• partake

Phrases with abstained

• abstain from sex

  to refrain from sexual activity, often for religious or moral reasons

  Example

  Some religious orders require their members to abstain from sex.

• abstain from voting

  to choose not to vote on a particular issue or in an election

  Example

  Several members of the committee abstained from voting on the proposal.

• abstain from drugs

  to avoid using drugs or other substances, often for health or legal reasons

  Example

  He decided to abstain from drugs after a close friend died of an overdose.

Origins of abstained

from Latin 'abstinere', meaning 'withhold'

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Summary: abstained in Brief

'Abstained' [əbˈsteɪnd] is a verb that means to refrain from doing or enjoying something. It can be used in various contexts, such as avoiding alcohol or meat for personal or ethical reasons, or choosing not to vote on a particular issue. The phrase 'abstain from sex' denotes refraining from sexual activity, often for religious or moral reasons. 'Abstained' is a formal term that can be replaced with 'refrain from' or 'hold back from'.