abstains

[əbˈsteɪnz]

abstains Definition

refrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

Using abstains: Examples

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

• Example

  He abstains from alcohol and cigarettes.

• Example

  She abstained from voting on the issue.

• Example

  I am trying to abstain from eating junk food.

abstains Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abstains

• refrain
• withhold
• restrain

Antonyms for abstains

• indulge
• partake

Phrases with abstains

• abstain from sex

  to choose not to have sexual intercourse

  Example

  Many teenagers choose to abstain from sex until they are older.

• abstain from alcohol

  to choose not to drink alcohol

  Example

  He decided to abstain from alcohol for health reasons.

• abstain from voting

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

  Example

  She decided to abstain from voting because she didn't know enough about the candidates.

Origins of abstains

from Latin 'abstinentia', meaning 'restraint'

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Summary: abstains in Brief

'Abstains' [əbˈsteɪnz] means to refrain oneself from doing or enjoying something. It is often used to describe someone who chooses not to partake in a particular activity, such as drinking alcohol or voting. Synonyms include 'refrain,' 'withhold,' and 'restrain.'