Resign to Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To accept something unpleasant or unavoidable because you cannot change it. Often implies giving up hope of a better outcome.
Usage & Nuances
'Resign to' is usually followed by a noun or gerund ('resign to fate', 'resign to losing'). It's formal and shows a sense of reluctant acceptance, not a physical resignation from a job. Often confused with 'give up', but 'resign to' implies you accept, not just surrender.
Example Sentences
He finally resigned to his new routine.
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She resigned to eating alone every day.
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I have resigned to the fact that it will rain all week.
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After a long struggle, he just resigned to his fate.
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You can fight all you want, but sometimes you just have to resign to reality.
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He shrugged and resigned to waiting another hour.
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