verb

abandon

/əˈbæn.dən/ aba·ndo·n 3 syllables

To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.

Word facts

Part of speech verb
Syllables 3
Letters 7
Starts with A

Definition of Abandon

To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.

Example sentences

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    Many baby girls have been abandoned on the streets of Beijing.

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How many syllables does abandon have?

Abandon has 3 syllables: aba·ndo·n. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

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Abandon is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

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