refrain

US /rɪˈfren/

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UK /rɪˈfreɪn/

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To decide to not do something you want to do

Although I would like to eat all the chocolate, I will refrain from doing it

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Idea or comment that is repeated frequently

I don't like the refrain used in this poem

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Part of a song or poem that repeats several times

In my favorite song, the words I will survive are the refrain and are repeated many times

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To keep from doing, saying, or thinking something

I had to refrain my anger when I heard the news.

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We ask that everyone return to their seats at this point, and refrain from using the lavatory's.
We ask that everyone return to their seats at this point, and refrain from using the lavatory's.
"and refrain from using the lavatory's"
"and refrain from using the lavatory's"

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In 2017 over half a dozen pig were found dead tourists were blamed for feeding the pigs inappropriate food, including rum and throwing food into the sand, which the pigs ingested along with the tasty morsels, thankfully the remaining pigs seem to be doing well, but make sure you always refrain from feeding wildlife no matter how cute it is, they've become the biggest single attraction in the Exuma keys # 13 Galapagos Islands Ecosystem Ecuador.
In 2017 over half a dozen pig were found dead tourists were blamed for feeding the pigs inappropriate food, including rum and throwing food into the sand, which the pigs ingested along with the tasty morsels, thankfully the remaining pigs seem to be doing well, but make sure you always refrain from feeding wildlife no matter how cute it is, they've become the biggest single attraction in the Exuma keys # 13 Galapagos Islands Ecosystem Ecuador.

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Maybe we could offer a bonus to refrain from blaming the victim.
Maybe we could offer a bonus to refrain from blaming the victim.

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much easier for you to refrain from eating sweets when you get the late night munchies.
much easier for you to refrain from eating sweets when you get the late night munchies.

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However, this year officials are asking people to refrain from organizing cherry blossom parties due to the pandemic.
However, this year officials are asking people to refrain from organizing cherry blossom parties due to the pandemic.

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ill, that it was impossible for Darcy to leave her, or to refrain from saying, in a tone
ill, that it was impossible for Darcy to leave her, or to refrain from saying, in a tone
I must not, however, neglect the duties of my station, or refrain from declaring my amazement
I must not, however, neglect the duties of my station, or refrain from declaring my amazement