C1
despise vs detest
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| despiseverb/dɪˈspaɪz/ | Meaning to dislike and have no respect for someone or something | Goes with despise someone | Example She despised people who lied to get ahead at work. |
| detestverb/dɪˈtest/ | Meaning to hate someone or something very strongly | Goes with utterly detest | Example I detest getting up early, especially on cold winter mornings. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Many students exams, but few can avoid them completely.