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RESIGN

(verb)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Resign.

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Def 1 UK

Resign - as a verb

Leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

Example: "She vacated the position when she got pregnant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give uprenouncevacate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
leave officequitresign
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give up or retire from a position

Example: "The secretary of the navy will leave office next month"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leave officequit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
departleavepull up stakes
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Part with a possession or right

Example: "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
freegive upreleaserelinquish
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
givehandpasspass onreachturn over
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Accept as inevitable

Example: "He resigned himself to his fate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reconcilesubmit

Example Sentences

"He decided to resign from his position as CEO."
"After much consideration, she made the difficult choice to resign from her job."
"The employee was forced to resign due to budget cuts."
"The politician decided to resign amidst the scandal."
"She felt overwhelmed by the workload and chose to resign."
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Word Game Points

Is RESIGN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, resign is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RESIGN has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is RESIGN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, resign is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESIGN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is RESIGN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, resign is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESIGN has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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