Relinquished

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt/

Definitions of relinquished

verb to voluntarily give up or let go of something

Example Sentences

A1 She relinquished her seat to an elderly woman on the bus.

A2 The company relinquished control of the project to a new team.

B1 He reluctantly relinquished his position as team captain.

B2 The dictator finally relinquished power after years of protests.

C1 The CEO relinquished his shares in the company as part of a restructuring plan.

C2 The athlete relinquished his title after failing a drug test.

adjective having given up or surrendered something

Example Sentences

A1 She relinquished her hold on the rope and fell into the water.

A2 The relinquished property was sold at auction.

B1 After much debate, he finally relinquished his position as team captain.

B2 The relinquished territory was eventually returned to its original owners.

C1 The relinquished power led to a shift in the balance of political influence.

C2 The relinquished control over the company allowed for new leadership to take charge.

Examples of relinquished in a Sentence

formal The land was relinquished by the previous owner and now belongs to the government.

informal She relinquished her spot in line so she could grab a snack.

slang He finally relinquished his hold on the remote after hours of arguing.

figurative She relinquished her fears and embraced the unknown adventure ahead.

Grammatical Forms of relinquished

past tense

relinquished

plural

relinquished

comparative

more relinquished

superlative

most relinquished

present tense

relinquish

future tense

will relinquish

perfect tense

has relinquished

continuous tense

is relinquishing

singular

relinquished

positive degree

relinquished

infinitive

to relinquish

gerund

relinquishing

participle

relinquishing

Origin and Evolution of relinquished

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'relinquished' originated from the Latin word 'relinquere', which means 'to leave behind' or 'to abandon'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'relinquished' has evolved to encompass the act of giving up or surrendering something willingly, often with a sense of resignation or acceptance.