Definition of abstain
Verbs
choose not to consume
"I abstain from alcohol"
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consume
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
- have, ingest, take, take in
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fast
abstain from eating
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diet
eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight
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fast
abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons
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diet
follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons
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avoid, keep off
refrain from certain foods or beverages
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teetotal
practice teetotalism and abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages
Vocabulary Lists for abstain
- abaft
- abase
- abate
- abdicate
- abet