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resign

The correct spelling is resign.

How to pronounce resign

/ɹɪˈzaɪn/
verb

IPA: /ɹɪˈzaɪn/

Say it like: Res-in

The correct spelling is resign. To give up; to relinquish ownership of. For example: "He resigned the crown to follow his heart."

Usage Examples

He resigned the crown to follow his heart.

After fighting for so long, she finally resigned to her death.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To give up; to relinquish ownership of.
  2. 2.To hand over (something to someone), place into the care or control of another.
  3. 3.To quit (a job or position).
  4. 4.To submit passively; to give up as hopeless or inevitable.
  5. 5.To sign again; to provide one's signature again.

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