Vocabulary Entry

refrain

|verb • noun

verb

To stop oneself from doing something.

Example Sentences

"She decided to refrain from eating dessert to maintain her diet."

"He had to refrain from commenting on the difficult situation."

"They encouraged him to refrain from making hasty decisions."

noun

Example Sentences

"The refrain of the song is catchy and memorable."

"The poet included a poignant refrain that added depth to the piece."

"We sang the refrain together, as everyone knew the lyrics."