What does "abdicates" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of abdicate

What is a synonym for "abdicates"?

Common synonyms include: delegate, relinquish, renounce, resign.

How do you pronounce "abdicates"?

Pronounced //ˈæb.dɪ.keɪts//.

Abdicates

/ˈæb.dɪ.keɪts/ verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of abdicate form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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delegate relinquish renounce resign

Antonyms

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accept assume keep oppose

Example

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"When Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates in one month's time, it will usher in a new era. The new era will be ushered in when Crown Prince Naruhito ascends to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1."

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