What does relinquish mean?

v. to give up or let go of something, often when you don't want to

relinquish

🇺🇸 /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/

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verb

to give up or let go of something, often when you don't want to

He had to relinquish his seat to an elderly lady on the bus.

to give up or let go of something, often when you don't want to

3rd Present relinquishes

Past relinquished

Perfect relinquished

Progressive relinquishing