refrain — to abstain from doing or stop oneself from doing something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to abstain from doing or stop oneself from doing something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈfreɪn/
Korean meaning: 삼가다, 자제하다
Korean pronunciation: 리**프레**인
Example Sentences
- I tried to refrain from eating the last slice of pizza, but it was calling my name.
- The teacher asked students to refrain from using their phones during class.
- The annoying refrain of 'Baby Shark' played on repeat in the toy store.
refrain
VERB//rɪˈfreɪn//
to abstain from doing or stop oneself from doing something
A person refrains from buying tempting pastries at the bakery
Refrain from the rain to avoid the pain
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'refrenir' meaning 'to hold back or restrain', derived from Latin 're-' (back) and 'frenare' (to bridle, from 'frenum' meaning bridle or restraint).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I tried to refrain from eating the last slice of pizza, but it was calling my name.”
“The teacher asked students to refrain from using their phones during class.”
“The annoying refrain of 'Baby Shark' played on repeat in the toy store.”
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