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aband

aband
  1. 1 to stop doing or using (v.)
    C2 Proficiency Archaic

    to stop doing a habit or using something.

    to desist from practicing, using, or performing an action; to renounce a habit or belief.

    Example

    The knight decided to aband his life of war for a quiet life.

    Example

    He did solemnly vow to aband his former vices and seek a path of virtue among the monks.
  2. 2 to leave or desert (v.)
    C2 Proficiency Archaic

    to leave someone or a place forever.

    to desert or forsake a person, place, or duty.

    Example

    The soldiers were told never to aband their post during the night.

    Example

    The cruel lord did aband his loyal servants when the enemy approached the castle gates.

    Teacher's tip

    This form is obsolete; learners should recognize it in historical texts but use 'abandon' in all modern contexts.
Origin

Clipping of abandon.

Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

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