/detesˈtaɾ/
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Translation
to detest, to hate
Word origin
From Latin detestari ('to curse, to denounce'), literally 'to call the gods to witness', from de- plus testari ('to bear witness'), from testis ('witness').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- detestari
- English cognates
- detest, testify
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
levantarme .
I detest getting up early on Sundays.
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My sister detests the smell of fish.
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We hate waiting in such long queues.
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Although he detested it, he finished the job on time.
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Why do you detest that team so much?
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