word
Abstain
Uh-BSTAYN
/ʌˈbsteɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
abstain
Dictionary meaning
To choose not to consume.
Examples
- I abstain from fatty foods.
- I abstained because I didn't like any of the candidates.
Synonyms: refrain
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