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Old 21-Apr-2008, 15:41
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Default Re: Relinquish Vs Relent?

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Originally Posted by sambistapt View Post
Hello amigos!

Could anyone show me the difference between both verbs? they seem quite similar to me IŽd be thankful to those who could enlighten me on this issue

Thanks in advance,

Sam
relent=give in
relinquish-give up
She relinquished control of the family investments to her son.
Her parents eventually relented and let her go to the party.
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