eschew — to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪsˈtʃuː/
Korean meaning: 의도적으로 피하다, 멀리하다
Korean pronunciation: 이스**츄**
Example Sentences
- The health-conscious student eschewed the cafeteria pizza in favor of a salad.
- My grandmother eschews technology so completely that she still writes letters by hand.
- The monk eschewed all worldly possessions to focus on spiritual growth.
eschew
VERB//ɪsˈtʃuː//
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
A student eschews junk food and chooses healthy options instead
While his crew loves to chew, he'll eschew what's not true to his health!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'eschiver' meaning 'to avoid or shun,' which entered English in the 14th century. The word evolved to mean deliberately avoiding or abstaining from something.
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📝Examples
“The health-conscious student eschewed the cafeteria pizza in favor of a salad.”
“My grandmother eschews technology so completely that she still writes letters by hand.”
“The monk eschewed all worldly possessions to focus on spiritual growth.”
“He eschews small talk at parties and heads straight for the snack table.”
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