abstain in English

verb

1

restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

abstaining from chocolate

2

formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion.

forty-one voted with the opposition, and some sixty more abstained

synonyms: not vote, decline to vote

verb

refrain from, desist from, hold back from, forbear, give up, renounce, avoid, shun, eschew, forgo, go without, do without, refuse, decline, cut out, abjure
not drink, be teetotal, take the pledge, be on the wagon
not vote, decline to vote
refrain, desist

Use "abstain" in a sentence

1. “Abstain From Fornication”

2. To Abstain from the use of ardent spirits; to Abstain from luxuries

3. You can't abstain.

4. What does Abstain mean? The definition of Abstain is choosing to not do something

5. But they might abstain.

6. Hence they should Abstain from

7. See also: Abstain Abstain from voting To refrain from casting a vote for someone or something

8. Abstain from every form of wickedness.”

9. We found 3 answers for “Abstain”

10. Only 10 percent abstain by choice.

11. I could abstain if I wanted to.’

12. Abstain from drug abuse and alcohol use.

13. Do you drink alcohol, smoke, or abstain?

14. 22 Abstain from all Appearance of evil

15. Provisions to Help Us Abstain From Blood

16. What does Abstaining mean? Present participle of abstain

17. Abstain - WordReference English dictionary, questions, discussion and forums

18. In old age, he should abstain from acquisitiveness.

19. To keep oneself from doing, engaging in, or partaking of something; refrain: Abstain from partisan political rhetoric; Abstain from drinking alcohol

20. “I take the precept to abstain from killing;

21. Teens are being urged to abstain from sex.

22. The sex education program encourages teens to abstain.

23. Recommendation: One who cannot limit his drinks should abstain.

24. The doctor has advised him to abstain from smoking.

25. Abstain definition, to hold oneself back voluntarily, especially from something regarded as improper or unhealthy (usually followed by from): to Abstain from eating meat

26. The leaders asked their representatives to abstain from voting.

27. I vowed to abstain from meat and all excesses.

28. Abstain from fleshly lusts , which was against the soul.

29. Abstain was designed to be the perfect blend for you

30. Junior politicians are supposed to abstain from criticizing the government.

31. Patrons are requested to abstain from smoking in the restaurant.

32. 20 Abstain 7.5 ml by 21 drops Brand: 21 drops

33. Catholics are supposed to abstain from meat on Good Friday.

34. His doctor ordered him to abstain from beer and wine.

35. Abstain from [sth] vi + prep (refrain from, not indulge in) abstenerse de v prnl + prep : Roman Catholics Abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent

36. The governing body concluded that Christians must ‘abstain from blood’

37. Abstain vi intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object- …

38. That council also directed God’s servants to ‘abstain from blood.’

39. Followers of the religion abstain from alcohol consumption and other Circumscribed

40. After passing his fiftieth year an individual should Abstain from venesection

41. Abstain from To refrain from consuming something or doing some activity

42. 14 Catholics are supposed to abstain from meat on Good Friday.

43. I will continue to abstain until Britain regains its independence.

44. Resolve to completely abstain from tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs.

45. (Deuteronomy 12:22-25) Christians are commanded to ‘abstain from blood.’

46. French Translation of “Abstain” The official Collins English-French Dictionary online

47. That is how they understand God’s command to ‘abstain from blood.’

48. After passing his fiftieth year an individual should Abstain from venesection.

49. You should abstain from food and caffeinated drinks before the operation.

50. 1 He took a vow to abstain from alcohol/smoking/sex.