verbπShareTo hold back, to restrain (someone or something)."The teacher refrained from scolding the student, choosing instead to explain the assignment again. "actionabilitymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo show restraint; to hold oneself back."He refrains from eating sweets during the week to stay healthy. "mindcharacterattitudeactionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo repress (a desire, emotion etc.); to check or curb."She refrains from eating sweets during the week to stay healthy. "mindemotionactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain.""She refrains from eating candy before dinner so she won't spoil her appetite." "actionmindmoralattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo abstain from (food or drink)."To stay healthy, Sarah refrains from sugary drinks. "fooddrinkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza."The song's catchiness comes from its simple refrains, easily remembered and sung by the whole crowd. "musicliteratureentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA much repeated comment, complaint, or saying."At family gatherings, my grandfather's usual refrains are complaints about the rising cost of coffee and how much better things were in his day. "languagestatementwritingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
