renounce
Renounce (verb) means to formally give up a right, title, or claim. Example: “The prince renounced his claim to the throne.”
How to use renounce
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo formally give up or publicly reject something.
Don't confuse with "denounce" (to publicly criticise someone or something) — renounce is about giving up your own claim or belief.
Word forms
renounced past tense, renounces plural, renounces singular
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The prince _____ his claim to the throne.
Etymology
From Old French renoncier, from Latin renuntio, "to protest against, refuse."
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Rhymes for renounce
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What does “renounce” mean?
The word “renounce” means to formally give up a right, title, or claim. In plain terms, to formally give up or publicly reject something.
How do you pronounce “renounce”?
“Renounce” is pronounced rih-NOWNS (/ɹɪˈnaʊns/ in IPA).
How do you use “renounce” in a sentence?
Here is “renounce” used in a sentence: “The prince renounced his claim to the throne.”
What is another word for “renounce”?
Words with a similar meaning to “renounce” include forsay and forswear.
What part of speech is “renounce”?
“Renounce” is a verb.
Where does the word “renounce” come from?
The word “renounce” comes from Latin. From Old French renoncier, from Latin renuntio, "to protest against, refuse.".
Is “renounce” a common word?
“Renounce” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “renounce” have?
“Renounce” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to formally give up a right, title, or claim.