“Abandon to” is a phrase that generally means to surrender oneself or allow oneself to be overtaken or dominated by a particular emotion, feeling, or situation. It suggests yielding completely to an experience or force, often without any resistance or control. This phrase emphasizes a total immersion or surrender, typically in a context where the individual lets go of inhibitions or self-control. It is often used in more emotional or psychological contexts, where someone fully gives in to a specific feeling or experience.
Sample Sentences:
- He abandoned himself to the music, letting it take over his entire being.
- She abandoned herself to despair after receiving the bad news.
- The children abandoned themselves to laughter after hearing the funny joke.
- In that moment of joy, he abandoned himself to the thrill of the adventure.
- The actor abandoned himself to the role, fully immersing in the character.
- He abandoned himself to his anger, shouting uncontrollably.
- The couple abandoned themselves to the passion of the evening, losing track of time.
- She abandoned herself to the pleasure of the warm sunshine on her face.
- Overcome with emotion, he abandoned himself to tears.
- They abandoned themselves to the excitement of the upcoming event, unable to contain their enthusiasm.
Synonyms:
- Surrender to
- Yield to
- Give in to
- Lose oneself in
- Indulge in
- Let oneself go
- Immerse oneself in
- Succumb to
- Submit to
Antonyms:
- Resist
- Hold back
- Control oneself
- Withhold
- Rein in
- Keep a tight rein on
- Abstain from
- Fight against
Phrasal Verbs:
- Give in to (to allow oneself to be overtaken by a feeling or situation)
- Lose oneself in (to become completely absorbed by something)
- Let go of (to release control over something or a feeling)
- Give oneself up to (to surrender oneself entirely to a feeling or experience)
- Sink into (to succumb to a feeling or emotional state)
Idiomatic Expressions:
- Throw caution to the wind (to act without concern for the consequences)
- Let it all hang out (to express oneself freely and without restraint)
- Go with the flow (to follow the natural course of events without resistance)
- Let oneself go (to stop controlling one’s actions or emotions)
- Be swept away by (to be overwhelmed or carried away by emotions or circumstances)
- Lose all inhibitions (to abandon self-control or restraint in an action or feeling)
- Give yourself up to (to surrender oneself fully to a particular experience or feeling)
