detain
/dɪˈteɪn/
de · tain
dɪ · ˈteɪn
English Definition
v. to hold back or keep someone from leaving
Significado en Español
detener, retener
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giam giữ, tạm giữ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “detain”:
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A
free
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B
restrain
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C
liberate
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D
release
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B — restrain.
“detain” means v. to hold back or keep someone from leaving
Common questions about “detain”
What does “detain” mean?
detain — v. to hold back or keep someone from leaving. In Chinese: 拘留，扣留.
How do you pronounce “detain”?
detain is pronounced /dɪˈteɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · tain.
Is “detain” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. detain appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
