Word a Day
despise
What does despise mean?
despise (verb): to regard with contempt or scorn.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce despise?
/dɪˈspaɪz/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does despise come from?
From Middle English despisen, from Old French despis-, stem of despire.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of despise?
Words related to despise
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “despise” mean?
to regard with contempt or scorn
Right! That's what “despise” means.
to permit, to give permission to
Not quite: that's what allow means.
to overcome in battle or contest
Not quite: that's what defeat means.
to put (something) down, to rest
Not quite: that's what set means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “despise”?
close
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scorn
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thank
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start
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