despite
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/dɪˈspaɪt/despite
PREPOSITIONDefinition of despite
If x happens despite y, it is surprising that x happens because y usually stops it.
Example: Despite their best efforts, the ministers have not been able to come to an agreement.
If you do something despite yourself, you didn't plan or want to do it.
Example: She hated him, but when he spoke she laughed despite herself.
despite
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Despite their best efforts, the ministers have not been able to come to an agreement.
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Despite all the problems, I think this project is a success.
Example sentence3
She hated him, but when he spoke she laughed despite herself.
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