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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ab•stain /æbˈsteɪn/USA pronunciation v. [no object]- [~ + from + object] to keep oneself from doing, esp. from something regarded as improper or unhealthy;
refrain: to abstain from eating meat;
She abstained from smoking and drinking for a month. - Governmentto keep oneself from casting one's vote: a referendum in which two delegates abstained.
ab•stain•er, n. [countable]See -tain-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ab•stain (ab stān′),USA pronunciation v.i. - to hold oneself back voluntarily, esp. from something regarded as improper or unhealthy (usually fol. by from):to abstain from eating meat.
- Governmentto refrain from casting one's vote:a referendum in which two delegates abstained.
- Middle French abstenir Latin abstinēre, equivalent. to abs- abs- + -tinēre, combining form of tenēre to hold, keep
- Middle English abste(i)nen 1350–1400
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged forbear; desist, cease.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged indulge.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: abstain /əbˈsteɪn/ vb (intransitive) usually followed by from: - to choose to refrain
- to refrain from voting, esp in a committee, legislature, etc
Etymology: 14th Century: via Old French from Latin abstinēre, from abs- ab-1 + tenēre to hold, keepabˈstainer n |