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renounce
/rɪˈnaʊns/
to formally reject or give up
She decided to renounce her citizenship to avoid taxes.
She formally gave up her citizenship to avoid paying taxes.
formal
to formally reject or give up a right, privilege, or claim
The king renounced the throne in favor of his son.
The king formally gave up the throne to his son.
Often used in legal or formal contexts, such as renouncing citizenship or inheritance.
formal
to abandon or reject a belief, principle, or way of life
He renounced his religious beliefs after years of doubt.
He formally rejected his religious beliefs after years of doubt.
This usage is often associated with a public or formal declaration.
Collocations
renounce one's citizenshipto formally give up one's citizenshiprenounce a claimto formally reject a legal or moral claimrenounce a titleto formally give up a title or position
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal Context
'Renounce' is typically used in formal or legal contexts, such as renouncing citizenship or a claim.
Gold Rule
Formal Rejection
'Renounce' implies a formal and deliberate rejection or abandonment, often with legal or social implications.
Word Origin
From Middle English *renouncen*, from Old French *renoncer*, from Latin *renuntiāre* (to announce, declare, renounce), from *re-* (again) + *nuntiāre* (to announce).
Usage Notes
The verb 'renounce' is often used in formal or legal contexts, such as renouncing citizenship or a claim. It implies a deliberate and formal rejection or abandonment.
Word Breakdown
re-
again
prefix-nounce
to announce or declare
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