verb🔗ShareKeep or withhold oneself."In the meeting, Maria abstains from voting because she doesn't have enough information about the proposal. "actionmoralattitudepoliticsreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRefrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence."In order to improve his health, Rob decided to abstain from smoking."actionmoralattitudephilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFast (not eat for a period)."During Ramadan, the Muslim community abstains from food and drink from dawn until dusk. "religionbodyactionperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDeliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present."I abstain from this vote, as I have no particular preference."politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHinder; keep back; withhold."The doctor abstains from prescribing antibiotics unless absolutely necessary to avoid creating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. "actionlawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
