relinquishes

verb

Definition of relinquishesnext
present tense third-person singular of relinquish
1
as in surrenders
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress the boy reluctantly relinquished the illegal fireworks to the police officer

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2
as in resigns
to give up (as a position of authority) formally the retiring CEO relinquished his position to the company's vice president with very mixed feelings

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  1. resigns
  2. renders
  3. delivers
Verb
  • Although he’s not used to caring for children, Sam begins to learn the ropes and temporarily resigns his bachelor lifestyle.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
  • South Korea’s largest umbrella union also said on Wednesday its members would go on an indefinite general strike until Yoon resigns.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of resigns
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  • To photograph her as a model, in the bold outfits and provocative poses that advertising and editorial employ, renders that photographic language distinctly visible, and critiquable.
    Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The goal of extolling the Six Triple Eight’s virtues renders the film’s narrative an incidental element.
    Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of renders
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  • The Aston Martin Valhalla packs a power punch and delivers a number of firsts for the company.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The limited series also has an interactive color display on the hand controller that delivers data from every session.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of delivers
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