Surrendered vs. abandoned

[Gella]

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #108 "Synonyms for surrender", question 1

The young scientist ......... his career for the sake of his children who lost their mother in a car accident.

(a) surrendered
(b) abandoned
(c) left
(d) forsook

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #108 "Synonyms for surrender", answer 1

The young scientist abandoned his career for the sake of his children who lost their mother in a car accident.

Correct answer: (b) abandoned
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surrendered vs. abandoned

Gella

[Alan]

Hi Gella,

Surrender means give in often used in wars and fights where one side admits defeat and surrenders. Abandon on the other hand is to leave behind and refers usually to the idea of giving up something/someone important or significant.

Alan
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