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refrained

[rɪˈfreɪnd]

refrained Definition

stop oneself from doing something.

Using refrained: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "refrained" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I refrained from commenting on the issue.

  • Example

    She refrained from eating dessert.

  • Example

    He refrained from smoking during the meeting.

refrained Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for refrained

Antonyms for refrained

Phrases with refrained

  • to stop oneself from doing something

    Example

    Please refrain from using your phone during the movie.

  • to avoid doing something

    Example

    I refrained from telling him the truth.

  • unable to resist doing something

    Example

    I cannot refrain from laughing at his jokes.

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Summary: refrained in Brief

'Refrained' [rɪˈfreɪnd] means to stop oneself from doing something. It is often used in phrases like 'refrain from,' which means to avoid doing something, and 'cannot refrain from,' which means unable to resist doing something.