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2 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Abstain' in a Sentence

"To voluntarily refrain from engaging in a particular activity, especially when it is considered improper or unhealthy; often followed by "from."" more

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He has been abstaining from procrastination to meet project deadlines.
By the time the project is completed, they will have abstained from distractions to maintain focus and meet the deadline.

Abstain

ab-steyn
verbTo voluntarily refrain from engaging in a particular activity, especially when it is considered improper or unhealthy; often followed by "from."
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Last Updated On: March 19, 2024
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