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refrain
1[ri-freyn]
verb (used without object)
to abstain from an impulse to say or do something (often followed byfrom ).
I refrained from telling him what I thought.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used with object)
Archaic.to curb.
refrain
2[ri-freyn]
noun
a phrase or verse recurring at intervals in a song or poem, especially at the end of each stanza; chorus.
Music.
a musical setting for the refrain of a poem.
any melody.
the principal, recurrent section of a rondo.
an often heard statement, opinion, etc..
Today’s technology haters have a common refrain—robots are bad for society.
a frequently occurring situation or series of events.
The game followed a familiar refrain: a strong first quarter start that eventually fizzles out.
refrain
1/ ɪˈڰɪ /
verb
to abstain (from action); forbear
refrain
2/ ɪˈڰɪ /
noun
a regularly recurring melody, such as the chorus of a song
a much repeated saying or idea
Other 51Թ Forms
- refrainer noun
- refrainment noun
- unrefrained adjective
- unrefraining adjective
- ˈڰԱ noun
- ˈڰԳԳ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of refrain1
Origin of refrain2
Example Sentences
By punting on the first and refraining from using any of his go-to relievers in a loss, Roberts ensured his team would be positioned to win the series finale.
Bass and other elected officials in Los Angeles have repeatedly asked protesters to remain nonviolent and refrain from spray-painting graffiti or otherwise vandalizing or burglarizing businesses.
“I urge the public to refrain from interfering with these lawful actions. Anyone who obstructs federal agents will face arrest and prosecution.”
He was also ordered to refrain from contacting them in any way, including electronically.
Part of his strategy was to refrain from revealing that he’s a highly paid lawyer, so as not to create the perception that he didn’t need the money.
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