abdicate
🇺🇸
/ˈæbdɪkeɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈæbdɪkeɪt/
verb
R
To formally give up a throne or position of power.
The king decided to abdicate, allowing his daughter to take the throne.
R
To give up or renounce a responsibility or claim.
She abdicated her responsibilities as a team leader.
translation
To formally give up a throne or position of power.; To give up or renounce a responsibility or claim.
Word Forms
3rd Present
abdicates
Past
abdicated
Perfect
abdicated
Progressive
abdicating