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antonym of abdicate

 

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Antonym of Abdicate

Definition

An antonym of "abdicate" refers to a word that has the opposite meaning or signifies the opposite action of abdicating, which is to give up a position of power or authority.

Possible Antonyms

  • Ascend: to rise to power or take on a position of authority (e.g., The prince will ascend to the throne after his father's abdication).
  • Inaugurate: to officially start or introduce someone into a position of power or authority (e.g., The new president will be inaugurated next week).
  • Inherit: to receive a position or authority through succession, typically by familial or legal means (e.g., The eldest son will inherit the family business after his father's retirement).
  • Assume: to take on or accept a position or responsibility (e.g., She will assume the role of CEO following the previous CEO's resignation).
  • Seize: to take control or possession of a position or authority forcefully (e.g., The military junta seized power in a coup).

Samples Sentences

  • After the king's abdication, his son ascended to the throne.
  • The newly elected mayor will be inaugurated next month.
  • He inherited the company from his retired father.
  • The interim manager will assume all the responsibilities until a permanent replacement is found.
  • The rebels seized control of the government and ousted the dictator.

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