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abstain - Dictionary definition and meaning for abstain

ABSTAIN

(verb) choose not to consume
"I abstain from alcohol"
synonyms : desist , refrain
"You have to refrain from smoking" -added by sradha_inlas

-tagged by learner_md

Abstain from smoking for a healthy life.
(verb) refrain from voting
The students abstained from voting during the student council election due to the favouritism exhibited by the Principal in nominating the candidates. -added by geeta_inlas

Selected Mnemonic for abstain

(Tag: Global) ab (meaning away) + stain : we generally tend to stay away from stain (dirt, dust etc)
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(Tag: Global) abs + tain (train - trainer) : my abs trainer (in gym) advised me to abstain from alcohol and oily stuffs.
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Mnemonics for abstain

(Tag: ) ab+stain...we tend to stay away from stain....
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(Tag: ) this can be written as "ab+stai......and stai......sounds like stay.... and .. stay out of something means not involving in sth that doesn't concern to one.
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(Tag: ) like in above case intentionally not using one's vote.means one knows that even if he/she uses thier votes politicians will never change hence they are concern about it and staying out of the voting process
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(Tag: Global) ab (away) + stain = Mom asked me to be away from or not participate in the party due to stain
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(Tag: ) Focus on stain mom will scold us if we have some ud or ink stains on our dress .So,promise to mom i wont play in mud again(choose not to do something")
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