English

renounce

rɪˈnaʊns, ɹɪˈnaʊns
Meaning: To formally declare one's abandonment of a claim, right, or possession; to reject or stop supporting a belief or practice.
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɹɪˈnaʊns

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base renounce
3rd person singular present renounces
Present participle renouncing
Past renounced
Will future will renounce
Going-to future going to renounce
Imperative negative don't renounce / do not renounce

Example

He decided to renounce his claim to the throne.
He decided to renounce his claim to the throne.

Usage Notes

A formal and often public act of giving something up, like a title, a right, or an old way of life.

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