Refrained: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ โโ๏ธ
refrained
[ rษชหfreษชnd ]
self-control
The verb 'refrained' means to hold back or abstain from doing something. It often indicates a conscious decision to avoid an action, typically due to personal, social, or ethical reasons. By refraining, an individual exercises self-control and restraint. This word is often used in contexts where a person chooses not to indulge in a desire or urge.
Synonyms
abstained, avoided, restrained, withheld.
Examples of usage
- She refrained from commenting during the meeting.
- He refrained from eating sweets on his diet.
- They refrained from making any noise during the performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "refrained" in other languages:
๐ต๐น abstido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช abgehalten
๐ฎ๐ฉ dihentikan
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธะผะฐะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ powstrzymany
๐ฏ๐ต ๆงใใ
๐ซ๐ท retenu
๐ช๐ธ reprimido
๐น๐ท kaรงฤฑnmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงู ุชูุน
๐จ๐ฟ zdrลพel se
๐ธ๐ฐ zdrลพal sa
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅถ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zadrลพan
๐ฎ๐ธ sniรฐinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะถัะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแฆแฃแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงษkinmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ reprimido
Etymology
The word 'refrained' originates from the Middle English term 'refrenen,' which is derived from the Old French 'refraindre,' meaning to restrain or hold back. The Latin root 'refrangere' combines 're-' meaning 'back' and 'frangere' meaning 'to break.' This etymological evolution indicates a concept of restraint or breaking an impulse to act in a certain way. The usage of 'refrain' has evolved over centuries, moving from its literal sense of breaking action or impulse to its current state where it commonly emphasizes self-control. The verb is frequently utilized in legal, ethical, and personal contexts, emphasizing a conscious choice to avoid certain behaviors.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,189, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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