Abandon:

Abandon (verb):

1. To leave behind or forsake completely: When one intentionally leaves or relinquishes something or someone, often indicating a lack of care or responsibility.
   • Example: She abandoned her old house and moved to the city.
   • Collocations: abandon a project, abandon a plan, abandon a child
2. To cease to support or adhere to something: When one gives up on a course of action, belief, or idea.
   • Example: He abandoned his dream of becoming an actor and pursued a career in medicine instead.
   • Collocations: abandon a goal, abandon a principle, abandon a strategy
3. To give oneself over to a particular emotion or impulse: When one allows oneself to become completely absorbed or consumed by a feeling or activity.
   • Example: The dancers abandoned themselves to the rhythm of the music.
   • Collocations: abandon oneself to joy, abandon oneself to grief
4. To desert or leave without intending to return: When one leaves a place or person without any plan of coming back.
   • Example: The sailors were forced to abandon ship during the storm.
   • Collocations: abandon a sinking ship, abandon someone in need

Prepositions used: “to abandon something,” “abandon something to someone,” “abandon oneself to something.”

Example Sentences:

1. After years of neglect, the old mansion was abandoned and left to decay.
2. The explorers had to abandon their expedition due to extreme weather conditions.
3. Despite his promises, he abandoned his friends when they needed him the most.
4. The CEO decided to abandon the company’s expansion plans after facing financial setbacks.
5. The dog was found abandoned on the side of the road, hungry and frightened.
6. She abandoned herself to the pleasures of travel and exploration, embracing every new experience.
7. The soldiers were ordered to abandon their positions and retreat.
8. The artist abandoned herself to her work, painting for hours without interruption.
9. Unable to bear the pain any longer, he abandoned himself to tears.
10. The villagers were forced to abandon their homes when the volcano erupted.
11. The ship was abandoned by its crew during the storm.
12. He abandoned his dreams of becoming a musician to pursue a career in finance.
13. The child abandoned her toy and ran outside to play.
14. After the earthquake, many buildings were abandoned due to structural damage.
15. She danced with wild abandon at the party, not caring who was watching.
16. The hikers had to abandon their trek due to bad weather.
17. He abandoned his unhealthy habits and started exercising regularly.
18. The cat was abandoned by its owners and left to fend for itself.
19. The project was abandoned halfway through due to lack of funding.
20. She abandoned her manuscript after receiving harsh criticism from publishers.
21. The soldiers were ordered to abandon their positions and retreat.
22. Despite his promises, he abandoned his friends in their time of need.
23. The car was abandoned on the side of the road after it broke down.
24. She abandoned herself to grief after the loss of her loved one.
25. The company decided to abandon its outdated marketing strategy.
26. The puppy was abandoned at the shelter and needed a new home.
27. He abandoned himself to despair when he failed the exam.
28. The family had to abandon their house due to rising floodwaters.
29. The concertgoers danced with abandon, lost in the music.
30. The explorers were forced to abandon their expedition due to illness.
31. She abandoned her inhibitions and went skydiving for the first time.
32. The cat abandoned its prey when it heard a noise nearby.
33. He abandoned his conservative upbringing and embraced new ideas.
34. The child abandoned his tantrum when offered a toy.
35. The village was abandoned after the mine closed down.
36. She abandoned herself to the thrill of the roller coaster ride.
37. The researchers abandoned their hypothesis when the results proved inconclusive.
38. The actors abandoned themselves to their roles, delivering powerful performances.
39. He abandoned his post in the middle of the night, leaving his comrades behind.
40. She abandoned her diet and indulged in a slice of cake.
41. The project was abandoned due to lack of interest from stakeholders.
42. The cat abandoned its lazy demeanor and chased after a mouse.
43. He abandoned his pride and asked for help when he needed it.
44. The village was abandoned centuries ago and left in ruins.
45. The students abandoned their textbooks and went outside to play.
46. She abandoned herself to the beauty of the sunset, feeling at peace.
47. The team abandoned their old playbook and adopted a new strategy.
48. The car was abandoned in the parking lot with a flat tire.
49. He abandoned his career in pursuit of his true passion.
50. The ship was abandoned at sea after running out of fuel.