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Learn “Abdicate”

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Abdicate

verb/ab-di-kate/

Meaning

(of a monarch) renounce one's throne.

In context

The king decided to abdicate in favour of his son.

Remember it

AB-dicate: a king says 'ab-solutely not the crown any more' and steps down from the throne.

Use it well

Use for kings and queens giving up the throne; often 'abdicate the throne' or 'abdicate in favour of'.