Abandon: meaning, definitions and examples
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abandon
[ əˈband(ə)n ]
leave behind
To cease to support or look after someone or something; desert.
Synonyms
desert, discard, forsake, leave
Examples of usage
- He abandoned his wife and children.
- The puppy was abandoned on the side of the road.
give up
To give up completely (a course of action, a practice, or a way of thinking).
Synonyms
forfeit, relinquish, renounce, surrender
Examples of usage
- She abandoned her plans for the weekend.
- He abandoned his unhealthy lifestyle.
lack of restraint
Complete lack of inhibition or restraint.
Synonyms
carefreeness, impulsiveness, recklessness
Examples of usage
- Dancing with wild abandon.
- He drove with reckless abandon.
Translations
Translations of the word "abandon" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abandonar
🇮🇳 त्यागना (tyagna)
🇩🇪 verlassen
🇮🇩 meninggalkan
🇺🇦 покидати
🇵🇱 porzucić
🇯🇵 放棄する (hōki suru)
🇫🇷 abandonner
🇪🇸 abandonar
🇹🇷 terk etmek
🇰🇷 버리다 (beorida)
🇸🇦 تخلى (takhalla)
🇨🇿 opustit
🇸🇰 opustiť
🇨🇳 放弃 (fàngqì)
🇸🇮 zapustiti
🇮🇸 yfirgefa
🇰🇿 тастап кету (tastap ketu)
🇬🇪 მიტოვება (mitoveba)
🇦🇿 tərk etmək
🇲🇽 abandonar
Word origin
The word 'abandon' has its origins in the Middle English word 'abandounen', which came from the Old French word 'abandoner', meaning 'surrender' or 'give up'. It has been used in English since the 14th century with various meanings related to leaving, giving up, or lack of restraint.
See also: abandoned, abandoning, abandonment.