Relinquish

To relinquish means to give up something you have or want, like when you let go of a toy you were holding so someone else can play with it.

Examples

• Sometimes, you have to relinquish your favorite toy if you want to let your little brother play with it, showing him kindness and generosity.
• When the team lost the championship game, the players learned that it's important to relinquish their disappointment and focus on practicing harder for next season.
• In order to make new friends, Sarah decided to relinquish her fears of meeting new people and joined a club where she could share her interests.

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