abdicate in Greek
abdicate in Greek is αποποιούμαι, παραιτούμαι — abdicate means to formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
abdicate in Greek
αποποιούμαι
Pronounced: apopoioumai
(transitive) To surrender, renounce or relinquish, as sovereign power; to withdraw definitely from filling or exercising, as a high office, station, dignity; to fail to fulfill responsibility for. [from mid 17th c.]
παραιτούμαι
Pronounced: paraitoumai
(intransitive) To relinquish or renounce a throne, or other high office or dignity; to renounce sovereignty. [First attested in the early 18th c.]
What does "abdicate" mean?
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verb To formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
"The king abdicated in favor of his younger brother."
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verb To fail to carry out a duty or responsibility one is expected to fulfill.
"Critics said the board had abdicated its responsibility to oversee spending."
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abdicate in a sentence
- The king abdicated in favor of his younger brother.
- Critics said the board had abdicated its responsibility to oversee spending.
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What is "abdicate" in Greek?
"abdicate" in Greek is αποποιούμαι, παραιτούμαι. abdicate means: To formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
How do you pronounce αποποιούμαι?
"abdicate" in Greek is αποποιούμαι, pronounced "apopoioumai".
How do you use "abdicate" in a sentence?
Example: "The king abdicated in favor of his younger brother." In Greek, "abdicate" is αποποιούμαι, παραιτούμαι.
Are there other ways to say "abdicate" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "abdicate": αποποιούμαι, παραιτούμαι.
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