Abjure

Pronunciation: /æbˈdʒʊr/

Definitions of abjure

verb to solemnly renounce or reject a belief, cause, or claim

Example Sentences

A1 I abjure eating meat and follow a vegetarian diet.

A2 She abjured her old habits and started living a healthier lifestyle.

B1 The witness abjured his previous statement and confessed to lying.

B2 The politician abjured his allegiance to the party and joined the opposition.

C1 The scientist abjured his previous theories in light of new evidence.

C2 The artist abjured traditional techniques and embraced a more experimental approach.

Examples of abjure in a Sentence

formal The defendant decided to abjure his previous statement and plead guilty instead.

informal She promised to abjure junk food for a month, but ended up giving in after a week.

slang I abjure that TV show, it's so boring.

figurative He abjured his old habits and embraced a healthier lifestyle.

Grammatical Forms of abjure

• past tense: abjured
• plural: abjure
• comparative: more abjured
• superlative: most abjured
• present tense: abjures
• future tense: will abjure
• perfect tense: has abjured
• continuous tense: is abjuring
• singular: abjures
• positive degree: abjure
• infinitive: to abjure
• gerund: abjuring
• participle: abjured

Origin and Evolution of abjure

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abjure' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'abiurare' which means to deny or renounce upon oath.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abjure' has retained its original meaning of renouncing or rejecting something, often under oath. It is commonly used in legal contexts or to describe someone formally giving up beliefs or practices.