Meaning
Renounce means to formally declare that you no longer support, claim, own, or are connected with something. It often carries a sense of giving up something publicly and officially.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Verb (transitive)
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Common structure:
- renounce + noun (e.g., renounce citizenship, renounce violence)
- renounce + possession/claim/title (e.g., renounce inheritance)
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Often used in legal, political, or religious contexts.
Common Phrases
- renounce citizenship – officially give up nationality.
- renounce violence – declare rejection of violent actions.
- renounce worldly goods – give up material possessions.
- renounce rights – formally give up legal rights.
Collocations
- renounce + claim
- renounce + title
- renounce + inheritance
- renounce + position
- renounce + faith/religion
Examples
- She decided to renounce her citizenship and move permanently abroad.
- The prince publicly renounced his claim to the throne.
- They were asked to renounce violence as part of the peace treaty.
- He renounced his inheritance, choosing a simple life instead.
- The monk took a vow to renounce worldly pleasures.
- After the scandal, the politician was pressured to renounce his position.
- Many activists urged the group to renounce terrorism.
- He formally renounced all rights to the property.
Synonyms or Related
- give up
- abandon
- surrender
- relinquish
- forsake
- waive