desist

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of desist with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

desist

(verb)

Meaning

to stop doing something

Example

"The teacher asked the students to desist from talking during the test."

Synonyms

ceaserefrainabstain

Antonyms

continuepersist