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refrain in Greek

refrain in Greek is επωδός — refrain means to stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.

refrain in Greek

επωδός
noun
Pronounced: epodos
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.

What does "refrain" mean?

  1. verb To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
    "Please refrain from smoking near the entrance."
  2. noun A line or phrase repeated throughout a song or poem, often at the end of each verse.
    "The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain."
  3. noun A frequently repeated remark, complaint, or idea.
    ""We need more funding" has become a familiar refrain among teachers."
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refrain in a sentence

  • Please refrain from smoking near the entrance.
  • She refrained from commenting on the rumor.
  • The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain.
  • "We need more funding" has become a familiar refrain among teachers.

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What is "refrain" in Greek?

"refrain" in Greek is επωδός. refrain means: To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.

How do you pronounce επωδός?

"refrain" in Greek is επωδός, pronounced "epodos".

How do you use "refrain" in a sentence?

Example: "Please refrain from smoking near the entrance." In Greek, "refrain" is επωδός.

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