Abstain
Meaning: To choose not to do or have something, such as voting or eating certain foods.
Example
- She chose to abstain from voting in the election.
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “abstain”?
Answer: A) To choose not to do or have something, such as voting or eating certain foods.
“Abstain” means: To choose not to do or have something, such as voting or eating certain foods.
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