desist — to stop doing something; to cease or abstain from some action
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to stop doing something; to cease or abstain from some action
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈzɪst/
Korean meaning: 그만두다, 중단하다, 단념하다
Korean pronunciation: 디**지**스트
Example Sentences
- My neighbor finally desisted from practicing violin at 3 AM after receiving multiple noise complaints.
- The lawyer sent a cease and desist letter to stop the unauthorized use of the trademark.
- Please desist from feeding the pigeons - they're already the size of small chickens!
desist
VERB//dɪˈzɪst//
to stop doing something; to cease or abstain from some action
The supervisor makes the worker desist from operating unsafe machinery
Sometimes to resist means to desist, while others persist
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'desistere', composed of the prefix 'de-' (away, down) and 'sistere' (to cause to stand, to stop). The word entered English through Old French and Middle English, maintaining its sense of ceasing or stopping an action.
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📝Examples
“My neighbor finally desisted from practicing violin at 3 AM after receiving multiple noise complaints.”
“The lawyer sent a cease and desist letter to stop the unauthorized use of the trademark.”
“Please desist from feeding the pigeons - they're already the size of small chickens!”
“The protesters were asked to desist from blocking the entrance to the building.”
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