GRE Vocabulary

GRE Word: Abstain - Meaning, Synonyms and Example

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abstain (verb)

Meaning

Abstain: to choose not to do something.

Synonyms

refrain, forgo

Example Sentence

He abstained from voting.

Memory Tip

Make a flashcard: write abstain on one side and the meaning with your own sentence on the other. Review it three times this week.