abdicate
Translation
to abdicate, to renounce, to give up
Examples
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
He abdicated all responsibility for the project.
He abdicated all responsibility for the project.
Grammar Patterns
((the throne)) to give up a position of power The king decided to abdicate the throne.
((responsibility)) to fail to fulfill a duty He abdicated all responsibility for the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: renounce, resign, step down; Antonyms: ascend, assume, claim
Etymology
From Latin 'ab' (away) + 'dicare' (to proclaim). Literally 'to proclaim away' or formally renounce.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ab-' as 'away' and '-dicate' like 'dictator'. A ruler is formally moving away from power.