abandon

/əˈbæn.dən/verb
Elementary
1

To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.

2

To desist in doing, practicing, following, holding, or adhering to; to turn away from; to permit to lapse; to renounce; to discontinue.

3

To leave behind; to desert, as in a ship, a position, or a person, typically in response to overwhelming odds or impending dangers; to forsake, in spite of a duty or responsibility.

4

To subdue; to take control of.

5

To cast out; to banish; to expel; to reject.

6

To no longer exercise a right, title, or interest, especially with no interest of reclaiming it again; to yield; to relinquish.

7

To surrender to the insurer (an insured item), so as to claim a total loss.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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