A word a day #15

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Abdicate

- Verb

- एब - डी - केट

- Pronunciation: ayb - ddi - cate

- Meaning: to renounce or give up (office or dignity)

- Synonyms: resign, retire, quit, stand down, step down, bow out, demit, relinquish, renounce, give up

- Antonyms: accept, take on

- Example: 1. He decided to abdicate in favour of his wife.

2. I want to abdicate to deal with this situation in a proper manner.

3. He agreed to abdicate and retire for the next person to take his throne.

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