despite
Americanpreposition
noun
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contemptuous treatment; insult.
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malice, hatred, or spite.
verb (used with object)
idioms
preposition
noun
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archaic contempt; insult
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rare (preposition) in spite of
verb
Related Words
See notwithstanding.
Etymology
Origin of despite
First recorded in 1250–1300; originally in despite of; Middle English despit, from Old French, from Latin dēspectus “view from a height, scorn,” originally past participle of dēspicere; despicable ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Before trying peptides, he says he had been to his GP and was given physiotherapy sessions, but despite consistently doing the exercises he was told to do, it wasn't getting any better.
From BBC
But despite American enthusiasm, major companies remain cautious.
From Barron's
South Korea reported solid export growth in February despite fewer working days, with semiconductor shipments reaching a monthly record on strong demand.
Luke McCowan, buoyed by a goal and a win against Stuttgart on Thursday night, gave it the big one about Celtic being the best team in the country, despite significant evidence suggesting they are not.
From BBC
The new supreme leader was chosen despite what was seen as a weak record of achievement in religious scholarship.
From BBC
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