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despise
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/dɪˈspaɪz/
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/dɪˈspaɪz/
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Explain what “despise” means in “She despises dishonesty” and how the context shapes its meaning.
Compare “despise” with “hate” and “look down on”: how do their meanings and tone differ?
Explain the grammar of “despise”: how is it used with a noun or an -ing form?
Give five B2-level examples with “despise” and Russian translations.
Suggest common collocations with “despise” and explain which sound natural.
Show how to express “гнушаться” or “брезговать” in English, and when “despise” would not fit.
Write a short dialogue using “despise,” then quiz me on its meaning and use.
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