abdicate in Latin
abdicate in Latin is abdicō, abdicare — abdicate means to formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
abdicate in Latin
abdicō
(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.]
abdicare
(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.]
What does "abdicate" mean?
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verb To formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
"The queen chose to abdicate rather than rule during a long illness."
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verb To fail to carry out a duty or responsibility one is expected to fulfill.
"Parents who abdicate their duty leave their children without guidance."
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abdicate in a sentence
- The queen chose to abdicate rather than rule during a long illness.
- Few leaders willingly abdicate, even when the people want them to leave.
- Parents who abdicate their duty leave their children without guidance.
- The manager abdicated his role by refusing to make any decisions.
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What is "abdicate" in Latin?
"abdicate" in Latin is abdicō, abdicare. abdicate means: To formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
How do you use "abdicate" in a sentence?
Example: "The queen chose to abdicate rather than rule during a long illness." In Latin, "abdicate" is abdicō, abdicare.
Are there other ways to say "abdicate" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "abdicate": abdicō, abdicare.
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