refrains

[US]/rɪˈfreɪnz/
[UK]/rɪˈfreɪnz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to hold back or abstain from doing something

Phrases & Collocations

he refrains

she refrains

it refrains

they refrains

often refrains

always refrains

never refrains

he usually refrains

she rarely refrains

sometimes refrains

Example Sentences

she refrains from eating junk food.

he always refrains from making hasty decisions.

the teacher refrains from giving too much homework.

they refrained from commenting on the issue.

she refrains from using her phone during meals.

he refrains from engaging in gossip.

the organization refrains from political involvement.

she refrains from expressing her opinions too strongly.

he refrains from drinking alcohol at parties.

they refrained from making any promises.

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