Abandon

To abandon means to leave something or someone behind and choose not to return, like when a pet is left alone or when you stop using a favorite toy forever.

Examples

• When the storm hit the beach, we had to abandon our picnic and run to find shelter from the heavy rain and strong winds.
• The explorers decided to abandon their search for the lost city when they realized they had run out of food and supplies in the dense jungle.
• In the middle of the movie, the main character had to abandon his quest to save the world when he discovered a secret that changed everything he believed.

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