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renounce

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈnaʊns/

Forms: renounced

renounce means: To formally say that you give up a right, position, or legal status.

verb

GIVE UP RIGHTC1

To formally say that you give up a right, position, or legal status.

  • He renounced his claim to the land.
  • She refused to renounce her citizenship.
  • The prince formally renounced his right to the throne.

Similar words: give up, relinquish, surrender, waive

Opposites: claim

Common phrases: renounce citizenship, renounce a claim, renounce your rights

Questions about renounce

What does renounce mean?

To formally say that you give up a right, position, or legal status.

What is renounce in other languages?

Türkçe: feragat etmek · Español: renunciar a · Français: renoncer à · Deutsch: verzichten auf · Italiano: rinunciare a · 日本語: 放棄する

How do you pronounce renounce?

It is pronounced /rɪˈnaʊns/.

How do you use renounce in a sentence?

He renounced his claim to the land. She refused to renounce her citizenship.

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