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Synonyms for despite

Grammar : Prep
Spell : dih-spahyt
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈspaɪt

Définition of despite

Origin :
  • c.1300, originally a noun, from Old French despit (12c., Modern French dépit), from Latin despectus "a looking down on, scorn, contempt," from past participle of despicere (see despise).
  • The preposition (early 15c.) is short for in despite of (late 13c.), a loan-translation of Old French en despit de "in contempt of." Almost became despight during 16c. spelling reform.
  • prep in spite of, regardless of
Example sentences :
  • Yet, despite his chagrin, he realized that he could not send her from him forthwith.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Yet, despite her innocence, the world would not let her live according to her own conscience.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • After all, Mary was only a woman, despite her cleverness, and with all a woman's timidity.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Despite the laughter there was a suspicious mist in Mr. Ried's eyes.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • It came in a most casual voice, despite the dancing delight in her face.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Garson, despite his two great virtues, had the vices of his class.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Despite its many beauties, it was even less successful than Lothario.
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
  • Well, well, there was always a sorry fatalism to comfort one in joy's despite.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • Despite the cold, and her bruises, and her tears, Barbara smiled.
  • Extract from : « A Little Book of Profitable Tales » by Eugene Field
  • I took her hand, and, despite my mother's presence, continued to hold it in mine.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

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