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abandons

[əˈbændənz]

abandons Definition

  • 1ceases to support or look after (someone); desert
  • 2ceases to engage in or attend to (something); give up

Using abandons: Examples

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

  • Example

    He was abandoned by his parents at a young age.

  • Example

    The project was abandoned due to lack of funding.

  • Example

    She abandoned her car on the side of the road.

  • Example

    The ship was abandoned by its crew during the storm.

  • Example

    He abandoned his dreams of becoming an artist.

abandons Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abandons

Phrases with abandons

  • allow oneself to be overcome by (a strong emotion)

    Example

    She abandoned herself to grief after her husband's death.

  • used to warn someone that they are entering a dangerous or unpleasant situation

    Example

    The sign above the entrance read 'Abandon all hope ye who enter here'.

  • leave a ship that is sinking or about to sink

    Example

    The captain ordered the crew to abandon ship when the vessel started taking on water.

Origins of abandons

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

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Summary: abandons in Brief

'Abandons' [əˈbændənz] means ceasing to support or look after someone, or ceasing to engage in or attend to something. It can be used to describe people, projects, or even emotions, as in 'She abandoned herself to grief after her husband's death.' The phrase 'abandon all hope ye who enter here' is used to warn someone that they are entering a dangerous or unpleasant situation. Synonyms include 'forsake,' 'leave,' and 'discard.'