verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

abandon, quit, give up

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Example Sentences

Example:She had to abandon the idea when she realized it was impossible to achieve.

Definition:to stop using, supporting, or doing something, especially because you have given up or lost interest in it

From abandon

Example:He decided to quit his job to travel around the world.

Definition:to stop doing something; especially to stop working at a job or studying at a school

From quit

Example:She couldn't give up hope, even after years of hard work.

Definition:to stop trying to achieve something or to stop doing something you are trying to do

From give up