Definitions
choose not to consume
Word origin
First attested around 1380. From Middle English absteynen, absteinen, abstenen, from Old French astenir, abstenir, from Latin abstineō (“to hold oneself back”) from abs- (“from”) + teneō (“to hold”). See also tenable.
Used in a sentence
“In order to improve his health, Rob decided to abstain from smoking.”
“Who abstains from meat that is not gaunt?”
“I abstain from this vote, as I have no particular preference.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Choose not to partake”7 letters
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