Retire and Resign

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Retire verb - Go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position.

Usage example: He retired at age 68

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Resign is a synonym for retire in leave a place or responsibility topic. In some cases you can use "Resign" instead a verb "Retire".

Nearby Words: retired, retiring, retirement, retiree

Resign verb - To give up (as a position of authority) formally.

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Retire is a synonym for resign in give up responsibility topic. You can use "Retire" instead a verb "Resign".

Nearby Words: resignation, resigning

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