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desist

/dɪˈzɪst/
de · sist dɪ · ˈzɪst
English Definition
v. stop, cease
中文释义
停止,终止
Significado en Español
desistir, cesar
한국어 뜻
그만두다, 중단하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngừng lại, chấm dứt
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desist(stop)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to: desist.

  1. A continue
  2. B encourage
  3. C refrain
  4. D proceed
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C — refrain. “desist” means v. stop, cease

Common questions about “desist”

What does “desist” mean?

desist — v. stop, cease. In Chinese: 停止,终止.

How do you pronounce “desist”?

desist is pronounced /dɪˈzɪst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · sist.

Is “desist” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. desist appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “desist”?

desist(stop)

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