abandon

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abandon

(verb)

Meaning

to leave something behind

Example

"The family had to abandon their home due to the flood."

Synonyms

desertforsakeleave

Antonyms

retainkeepmaintain

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'abandonare', meaning to give up.
Related word forms
  • verb: abandoned
  • noun: abandonment

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