refrain


Definition: Meaning of, refrain in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɪˈfreɪn /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
refrain refrained refrained
Present Participle Third Person Singular
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[intransitive] [formal]
  1. to not do something that you want to do [↪  abstain]
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[countable]
  1. part of a song or poem that is repeated, especially at the end of each VERSE [↪  chorus]
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  2. formal a remark or idea that is often repeated
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