relinquish

/ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/verb
High School
1

To give up, abandon or retire from something; to trade away.

2

To let go (free, away), physically release.

3

To metaphorically surrender, yield control or possession.

4

To accept to give up, withdraw etc.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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