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The king decided to abdicate the throne.
What does Abdicate mean?
Abdicate means to give up a powerful role or duty.
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To give up a position of power, duty, or responsibility.
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A leader should not abdicate responsibility when people need help.
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The story showed what happened when a ruler chose to abdicate during a crisis.
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WordAbdicate.
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MeaningAbdicate means to give up a powerful role or duty.
ExampleExample: The king decided to abdicate the throne.
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- Syllables
- ab · di · kayt
- Strongest beat
- ab
- Ending
- kayt
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- Put a little extra energy on ab.
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Synonyms
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resignUse when someone leaves an official role.
relinquishUse when someone gives up control, power, or responsibility.
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abdicate
verb
abdicated
Gave up power or responsibility in the past.
noun
abdication
The act of giving up a position of power or duty.
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