eschewed

Meanings

• Verb

  To reject or renounce something, especially a right or claim.

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Variants

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eschew , eschewal , eschewals , eschewed , eschewing , eschews

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to choose' or 'to select' in Old French, but came to mean 'to reject' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'escheat' comes from the Old French word 'escheate,' meaning 'to choose,' but it has come to mean 'to revert to the crown' or 'to become the property of the state' in legal contexts.

2. The word 'eschewed' is sometimes used in a more figurative sense to mean 'avoiding' or 'shunning' something, as in the phrase 'he eschewed the limelight.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Abandon: The act of leaving something behind or giving it up completely.

2. Reject: To refuse to accept or consider something.

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Quotes

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1. A fair number of academics "eschew" the simple title "professor" and call themselves economists, astronomers, historians, philosophers.

   - Tracy Kidder,{it}Home Town{/it},1999

2. Though a doctor with psychiatric training, he "eschewed" the science that had so enamored earlier child-rearing professionals …

   - Sue Halpern,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},29 May 2003

3. When introduced to a stranger, he "eschewed" formalities, stuck out a gnarled right hand and responded with a chummy, "Hermann."

   - Tim Layden,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},2 Feb. 1998

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Culture

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In literature, 'eschewed' has been used to convey a sense of rejection or abandonment. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' Lady Macbeth 'eschews' her former guilt and ambition.

How to Memorize "eschewed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of rejecting or renouncing something, such as throwing away an unwanted object or turning away from a difficult decision.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eschewed' with the idea of rejection or abandonment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'E' in 'eschewed' stands for 'escaping' or 'evading,' which can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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