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Meaning of Abstain
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "abstain" means to refrain from something, especially by one's own choice, or to choose not to do something.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "abstain" as to choose not to do or have something, or to deliberately not vote for or against something.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "abstain" as to choose not to do something or not to have something, often because you think it is not right or good for you.
Example Uses
- The doctor advised the patient to abstain from smoking and drinking to aid in their recovery.
- She decided to abstain from voting in the election because she didn't feel informed enough about the candidates.
- The athlete had to abstain from competition for a month due to an injury.
- The company chose to abstain from investing in the new project due to financial constraints.