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abstains Definition and Meaning in English (abstains definition)

verb
Synonyms:refraindesistforbear
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Abstains definition: To choose not to do or have something, especially something that is enjoyable but may be harmful or morally wrong.

Definitions of Abstains

  1. 1verb

    To choose not to do or have something, especially something that is enjoyable but may be harmful or morally wrong.

Example Sentences

casual

“She abstains from alcohol for health reasons.”

formal

“The committee member abstains from voting on issues where there is a conflict of interest.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveabstain
past tenseabstained
present participleabstaining
nounabstinence
agent nounabstainer

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Abstains definition: To choose not to do or have something, especially something that is enjoyable but may be harmful or morally wrong.
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'Abstains' translates to 'abstains' in English. Abstains definition: To choose not to do or have something, especially something that is enjoyable but may be harmful or morally wrong.
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