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Another word for resign

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Verb

  1. To bring (oneself) to accept

    See also:

    accept

  2. To relinquish one's engagement in or occupation with

    See also:

    continue

  3. To give up a possession, claim, or right

    See also:

    keep

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Another word for resign

Verb

  1. To relinquish

    See also:

    yield

    abandon

  2. To leave one's employment

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Sentence Examples

  • Shall we forever resign the pleasure of construction to the carpenter?

  • In consequence of this James was forced to resign his posts.

  • I am in no hurry to resign my office and be planted, you may be sure.

  • It was the sign it was time to resign, for her power was nearly gone.

  • In his last sickness Celestine wished to resign his office, but the cardinals protested.

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