Today’s word of the day is ‘Despise.’ Let us understand more about this word.
[responsivevoice] despise [/responsivevoice] [ dih-spahyz ]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is a verb, i.e., it demonstrates an action or an occurrence.
It means:
1. To dislike a person or thing
2. Look down on
3. Loathe
4. Hate
How is the word ‘Despise’ pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Ghrna
2. Spanish – Despreciar
3. French – Mépriser
4. Mandarin – Tǎoyàn
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. The old man despised black people.
2. She despised the taste of the drink.
3. She despises eating broccoli.
4. For many reasons, we may be disgusted with life, but for none may we despise it.
5. I should despise him if he broke it; but can I love him for keeping it?
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
abhor, misprize, deride, detest, disdain, eschew, hate, loathe, neglect, reject, repudiate, revile, scorn, shun, snub, undervalue, abominate, contemn, disregard, execrate, flout, renounce, slight, spurn, allergic to etc.
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
accept, admire, adore, approve, cherish, like, love, praise, respect, appreciate
Quotation:
The wicked leader is he who the people despise. The good leader is he who the people revere. The great leader is he who the people say, ‘We did it ourselves.’
Lao Tzu
Social Example:
https://twitter.com/aubrey_huff/status/1282823065852755968
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