abstain
verbTo choose not to participate in or consume something.
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Clear all filtersTo choose not to participate in or consume something.
A deliberate choice not to take part in an action, especially a decision not to cast a vote.
To make room for, adapt to, or meet the needs of someone or something.
Adapt or meet needs
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To state positively that something is true or to express firm support for it.
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