desist
/dɪˈzɪst/
de · sist
dɪ · ˈzɪst
English Definition
v. stop, cease
Significado en Español
desistir, cesar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngừng lại, chấm dứt
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Example Sentence
Please desist from texting in class.
请勿上课发短信。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
desist(stop)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to: desist.
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A
continue
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B
encourage
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C
refrain
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D
proceed
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C — refrain.
“desist” means v. stop, cease
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The court ordered the factory to ______ from polluting the river.
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A
continue
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B
desist
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C
persist
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D
resume
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B — desist.
“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.
How do you use “desist” in a sentence?
Please desist from texting in class. (请勿上课发短信。)
What are synonyms for “desist”?
stop, cease — all close in meaning to desist (v. stop, cease).
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)
