abattoir
Verb
UK: /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/
US: ˈæbəˌtwɑr/
Definition
To give up or leave a position of power, like a king or queen stepping down from their throne.
Examples and Usage
1. To Give Up a Leadership Role
Example: The king decided to abdicate and let his daughter become queen.
- Explanation: In this sentence, "abdicate" means that the king gave up his role as king so his daughter could take over.
Example: When the principal left the school, he didn’t abdicate his job; he just retired.
- Explanation: Here, "abdicate" means to give up a leadership position, but in this case, the principal retired instead of stepping down from his role.
Example: When the principal left the school, he didn’t abdicate his job; he just retired.
- Explanation: Here, "abdicate" means to give up a leadership position, but in this case, the principal retired instead of stepping down from his role.
How to Use "Abdicate"
When talking about stepping down from a position:
☑️Example: The emperor decided to abdicate because he wanted to live a quiet life.
- Subject: The emperor
- Predicate: decided to abdicate because he wanted to live a quiet life
- "decided" (verb)
- "to abdicate" (infinitive verb phrase explaining the decision)
- "because he wanted to live a quiet life" (reason for the decision)
☑️Example: She chose to abdicate her role as team captain to let someone else lead.
- Subject: She
- Predicate: chose to abdicate her role as team captain to let someone else lead
- "chose" (verb)
- "to abdicate her role as team captain" (infinitive phrase explaining the choice)
- "to let someone else lead" (purpose of abdicating)
When describing the act of giving up a position:
☑️Example: The president's decision to abdicate his role in the organization came as a surprise to many.
- Subject: The president's decision
- Predicate: to abdicate his role in the organization came as a surprise to many
- "to abdicate" (infinitive verb phrase explaining the decision)
- "came as a surprise to many" (result or reaction)
☑️Example: The high-ranking official chose to abdicate his responsibilities due to health concerns.
- Subject: The high-ranking official
- Predicate: chose to abdicate his responsibilities due to health concerns
- "chose to abdicate" (verb phrase)
- "his responsibilities" (object)
- "due to health concerns" (prepositional phrase explaining the reason)
More Examples
☑️Example: The queen abdicating her throne allowed her son to become the new king.
- Explanation: The queen gave up her position so her son could be the king.
☑️Example: The coach decided to abdicate his role after the team won the championship.
- Explanation: The coach chose to give up his position after a big win.
☑️Example: The monarch's abdication led to a significant change in the country's political landscape.
- Explanation: The monarch's decision to step down resulted in major changes in the country's governance.
☑️Example: The executive committee requested that the chairman abdicate his role to allow for new leadership.
- Explanation: The committee asked the chairman to give up his position so that new leaders could take charge.
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