Refrain (Verb)
Meaning 1
Resist doing something; "He refrained from hitting him back"; "she could not forbear weeping".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- She refrained from making any comment about her friend's new haircut.
- Despite his temptation, he refrained from opening the gifts before his birthday.
- The judge ordered the lawyer to refrain from speaking out of turn again.
- The audience was advised to refrain from taking flash photography during the performance.
- The police officer tried to refrain from showing any emotion during the difficult interrogation.
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Meaning 2
Choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol".
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- She refrains from eating meat due to her dietary restrictions.
- He has chosen to refrain from social media to focus on his studies.
- She refrains from drinking coffee after 8 pm to improve her sleep quality.
- The politician has publicly stated that she will refrain from discussing personal matters.
- He refrains from buying expensive gadgets to save money for his future.