Relinquished Meaning in English
word · lemma: relinquish
ɹiˈɫɪŋkwɪʃt/, /ɹɪˈɫɪŋkwɪʃt
ri-LING-kwisht
ɹɪlˈɪnkwɪʃt
ri-LIN-kwisht
Definition
Gave up, renounced, or let go of something, usually a right, possession, or responsibility.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary tone. Usually used for giving up something significant (e.g., rights, claims, control). Not common for everyday objects. Often confused with 'gave up', but 'relinquished' suggests voluntary or official surrender.
Spanish: renunció a - dejó - cedióPortuguese (BR): abriu mão de - renunciou a - cedeuPortuguese (PT): abdicou de - renunciou a - cedeuChinese (Simplified): 放弃了 - 交出了Chinese (Traditional): 放棄了 - 交出了Hindi: त्याग दिया - छोड़ दियाArabic: تخلى عن - تنازل عنBengali: ত্যাগ করা - ছেড়ে দেওয়াRussian: отказался от - уступилJapanese: 放棄した - 手放したVietnamese: từ bỏ - trao lạiKorean: 포기했다 - 내놓았다Turkish: vazgeçti - bıraktıUrdu: دستبردار ہو گیا - چھوڑ دیاIndonesian: melepaskan - menyerahkan
Example Sentences
He relinquished his claim to the property.
basic
She relinquished control of the company.
basic
The king relinquished his throne.
basic
After years of hard work, she finally relinquished her responsibilities to her successor.
natural
He never relinquished hope, even in difficult times.
natural
Faced with mounting pressure, the leader relinquished his post.
natural