relinquished

verb, past of relinquish (relinquish, relinquishes, relinquished, relinquishing)

«relinquished» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Gave up something, such as power, a right, or control, often unwillingly. tree →
(formal) Let go of something you were holding. tree →

In the lessons

A stiff, exam-voice word. In history, a king relinquished his throne. In stories, a character relinquished their grip. Phrases: relinquished control, relinquished the throne, relinquished his hold.

Examples

The king relinquished his throne to his son. tree →
She finally relinquished the remote control. tree →
The captain relinquished command of the ship. tree →
He relinquished his grip on the rope. tree →
The team relinquished their lead in the final minute. tree →
Subsequently, the company relinquished the land. tree →

Note

Regular verb: relinquished. Formal; in speech say gave up or let go. Noun: relinquishment (rare).

On Mova

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