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"Relinquish" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "renunciar a", and "cede" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "ceder". Learn more about the difference between "relinquish" and "cede" below.
relinquish(
rih
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lihng
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kwihsh
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to give up)
a. renunciar a
The prince relinquished his right to the throne.El príncipe renunció a su derecho al trono.
b. ceder
Juanita's brother relinquished the deed to the house to her when he moved to China.El hermano de Juanita le cedió el título de propiedad de la casa cuando se mudó a China.
c. dimitir de
The captain relinquished his post in the face of the mutiny.El capitán dimitió de su cargo ante el motín.
2. (to let go)
a. soltar
The knight breathed and relinquished his grip on the sword.El caballero respiró y soltó la espada.
cede(
sid
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
