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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Detract' in a Sentence

"To diminish or reduce a part, such as quality, value, or reputation (commonly followed by from)." more

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The colorful decorations did not detract from the delicious aroma of the freshly baked cookies.
The noisy construction next door did not detract from the excitement of our class picnic.
A few spelling mistakes in his story did not detract from its overall creativity.
The rainy weather did detract from the joy of playing outdoor games during recess.

Detract

dih-trakt
verbTo diminish or reduce a part, such as quality, value, or reputation (commonly followed by from).
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Last Updated On: March 10, 2024
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