renounce
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /rɪˈnaʊns/
Forms: renounced
renounce means: To formally say that you give up a right, position, or legal status.
verb
GIVE UP RIGHTC1
To formally say that you give up a right, position, or legal status.
- He renounced his claim to the land.
- She refused to renounce her citizenship.
- The prince formally renounced his right to the throne.
Questions about renounce
What does renounce mean?
To formally say that you give up a right, position, or legal status.
What is renounce in other languages?
Türkçe: feragat etmek · Español: renunciar a · Français: renoncer à · Deutsch: verzichten auf · Italiano: rinunciare a · 日本語: 放棄する
How do you pronounce renounce?
It is pronounced /rɪˈnaʊns/.
How do you use renounce in a sentence?
He renounced his claim to the land. She refused to renounce her citizenship.
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