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How to pronounce “abstinence”
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Pronunciation guide for abstinence
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of abstinence with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Dan Savage & Esther Perel
you find abstinence-only education very dangerous.
- Definition summary
- The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.][1]
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How to pronounce abstinence
Dan Savage & Esther Perel
you find abstinence-only education very dangerous.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “abstinence”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.][1]
- The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.][1]
- (obsolete) Self-denial; abstaining; or forebearance of anything. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.][1]
- (business) Delay of spending to accrue capital.
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