English / word
abdicate
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To renounce one's throne, or fail to fulfill a responsibility.
In context
01
The aging king decided to abdicate in favor of his eldest son.
02
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
Synonyms
resign,quit,surrender
Antonyms
assume,claim,retain
Collocations
abdicate the throne,abdicate power,abdicate responsibility
Verb forms
Past: abdicated · Past participle: abdicated · -ing: abdicating