説明中心

abandon

[əˈbændən]

abandon Definition

  • 1to leave behind or give up completely
  • 2to stop doing something before it is finished
  • 3to allow oneself to be carried away by a particular feeling or emotion

Using abandon: Examples

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

  • Example

    The dog was abandoned by its owner.

  • Example

    He abandoned his car on the side of the road.

  • Example

    She abandoned her dream of becoming an artist.

  • Example

    Don't abandon your studies just because they are difficult.

  • Example

    He abandoned himself to grief after his wife died.

abandon Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for abandon

Phrases with abandon

  • to leave a ship that is sinking or in danger

    Example

    The captain ordered the crew to abandon ship.

  • to lose all hope

    Example

    After months of searching, they had to abandon hope of finding the missing hikers.

  • dance with wild/total abandon

    to dance without any self-consciousness or restraint

    Example

    She danced with wild abandon, not caring who was watching.

Origins of abandon

from Old French 'abandoner', from 'a-' (to) + 'bandon' (power, jurisdiction)

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Summary: abandon in Brief

The verb 'abandon' [əˈbændən] means to leave behind or give up completely, as in 'The dog was abandoned by its owner.' It can also mean to stop doing something before it is finished, as in 'Don't abandon your studies just because they are difficult.' Additionally, 'abandon' can refer to allowing oneself to be carried away by a particular feeling or emotion, as in 'He abandoned himself to grief after his wife died.' Phrases like 'abandon ship' and 'abandon hope' use 'abandon' to denote leaving a dangerous situation or losing all hope, respectively.

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