English / word
abstain
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To deliberately restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
In context
01
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
02
To preserve his raspy vocal cords for the upcoming national literary festival, the bard chose to abstain from cigarettes.
Synonyms
refrain,forbear,desist
Antonyms
indulge,partake,participate
Collocations
abstain from alcohol,abstain from voting,choose to abstain
Verb forms
Past: abstained · Past participle: abstained · -ing: abstaining