Abdicated

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈæbdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

Definitions of abdicated

verb to renounce or relinquish a throne, power, responsibility, right, or claim

Example Sentences

A1 The king abdicated his throne and left the kingdom.

A2 She abdicated her responsibilities and decided to travel the world.

B1 The CEO abdicated his position and retired after many years of service.

B2 The president abdicated his power to the newly elected leader.

C1 The dictator abdicated control of the country after facing widespread protests.

C2 The monarch abdicated the throne in favor of his son, the crown prince.

adjective having abdicated

Example Sentences

A1 The abdicated king lived in exile for the rest of his life.

A2 The abdicated queen handed over her crown to her successor.

B1 The abdicated ruler was no longer in power but still held influence.

B2 The abdicated monarch was met with mixed reactions from the public.

C1 The abdicated leader faced scrutiny for their decision to step down.

C2 The abdicated emperor retired to a secluded palace away from the public eye.

Examples of abdicated in a Sentence

formal The king abdicated the throne in favor of his son.

informal The CEO abdicated his responsibilities and left the company in chaos.

slang She abdicated her duties and let her team down.

figurative The politician abdicated his moral compass in pursuit of power.

Grammatical Forms of abdicated

past tense

abdicated

plural

abdicates

comparative

more abdicated

superlative

most abdicated

present tense

abdicates

future tense

will abdicate

perfect tense

has abdicated

continuous tense

is abdicating

singular

abdicates

positive degree

abdicated

infinitive

to abdicate

gerund

abdicating

participle

abdicated

Origin and Evolution of abdicated

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'abdicated' originated from the Latin word 'abdicate', which means to renounce or surrender power or responsibility.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of monarchs giving up their throne, the word 'abdicated' has evolved to also refer to individuals relinquishing any position of authority or power.