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give vs relinquish

relinquish vs give

give is a noun but relinquish is not a noun.

give and relinquish both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give Yes No Yes No
relinquish No No Yes No
As verbs, relinquish is a hyponym of give; that is, relinquish is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than give:
  • give: place into the hands or custody of
  • relinquish: part with a possession or right
As verbs, relinquish is a hypernym of give; that is, relinquish is a word with a broader meaning than give:
  • give: endure the loss of
  • relinquish: part with a possession or right
Other hypernyms of give include free, give up, release, resign.
give (noun) relinquish (noun)
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
give (verb) relinquish (verb)
proffer (a body part) release, as from one's grip
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man turn away from; give up
occur part with a possession or right
estimate the duration or outcome of something do without or cease to hold or adhere to
dedicate
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
bestow
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
allow to have or take
manifest or show
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
inflict as a punishment
accord by verdict
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
offer in good faith
give food to
propose
be flexible under stress of physical force
give or supply
bring about
organize or be responsible for
cause to happen or be responsible for
perform for an audience
present to view
move in order to make room for someone for something
break down, literally or metaphorically
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
give as a present; make a gift of
leave with; give temporarily
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
be the cause or source of
place into the hands or custody of
convey or reveal information
contribute to some cause
transmit (knowledge or skills)
endure the loss of
bestow, especially officially
deliver in exchange or recompense
give (as medicine)
give or convey physically
afford access to
emit or utter
execute and deliver
Difference between give and relinquish

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