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21 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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I will abstain from sugary snacks to improve my health.
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They have been abstaining from fast food to adopt a healthier diet.
She will have been abstaining from social media for a month.
By next year, he will have been abstaining from caffeine for a decade.
Please abstain from jumping on the bed.
She is abstaining from caffeine this month.
He had been abstaining from sugary snacks for months.
Sarah made a conscious choice to abstain from gossiping about her classmates.
The doctor advised him to abstain from unhealthy snacks for a healthier lifestyle.
In order to save money, they decided to abstain from buying new toys for a month.
During the game, the coach told the players to abstain from using their hands.
The wise owl decided to abstain from sharing its secret.
To maintain a peaceful classroom, the students agreed to abstain from disruptive behavior.
In the library, students were asked to abstain from talking to maintain a quiet environment.
Sarah chose to abstain from playing with the noisy toys.
We should abstain from talking during the test.
By the time of the exam, she will have been abstaining from distractions for weeks.
During the game, Tim decided to abstain from using his phone to stay focused.
He decided to abstain from eating candies to maintain good dental health.
The doctor advised him to abstain from sugary drinks to control his weight.
The doctor advised him to abstain from eating too much chocolate for better health.

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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