abstain in Latin
abstain in Latin is abstineo — abstain means to deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
abstain in Latin
abstineo
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
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 Latin?
"abstain" in Latin is abstineo. 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 Latin, "abstain" is abstineo.
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