How to pronounce“abstain”in English
IPA/əbˈsteɪn/
Syllablesab·stain
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verb
Keep or withhold oneself.
verb
Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence.
“In order to improve his health, Rob decided to abstain from smoking.”
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