Word a Day
deplore
What does deplore mean?
deplore (verb): to condemn; to express strong disapproval of.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce deplore?
/dɪˈplɔɹ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does deplore come from?
From Middle French déplorer, from Old French deplorer.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “deplore” mean?
draw someone's attention away from something
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to resist or endure (something) successfully
Not quite: that's what withstand means.
to condemn; to express strong disapproval of
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to cook (something) in an oven (for someone)
Not quite: that's what bake means.
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