abstain in Dutch
abstain in Dutch is abstineren, onthouden, verhinderen — abstain means to deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
abstain in Dutch
abstineren
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
onthouden
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
verhinderen
(transitive, obsolete) Hinder; keep back; withhold. [Attested from the early 16th century until the mid 17th century.]
What does "abstain" mean?
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verb To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
"He decided to abstain from alcohol during training."
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abstain in a sentence
- He decided to abstain from alcohol during training.
- Two council members chose to abstain rather than vote.
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What is "abstain" in Dutch?
"abstain" in Dutch is abstineren, onthouden, verhinderen. abstain means: To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
How do you use "abstain" in a sentence?
Example: "He decided to abstain from alcohol during training." In Dutch, "abstain" is abstineren, onthouden, verhinderen.
Are there other ways to say "abstain" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "abstain": abstineren, onthouden, verhinderen.
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