Dictionary entryCEFR C1verb

renounce

IPA pronunciation: /rɪˈnaʊns/

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Russian meaning

Отказываться, отрекаться

English definition

Formally declare one's abandonment of a claim, right, or possession.

Example

The candidate renounced his claim to the fellowship to pursue industry.

Collocations

renounce a claim
renounce citizenship
formally renounce

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