Despite Definition & Meaning
despite
- noun
- lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
- contemptuous disregard; "she wanted neither favor nor despite"
"Despite" in song lyrics
See how despite is used in real songs:
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"man she was a sight for my sore eyes this night and despite"
Feenom Circle — I Ain't Askin' -
"Dreaming of heights that I would be reaching despite"
Hilltop Hoods — Mic Felon -
"And with these new laws we got, only get us despite"
Mr. Marcelo — Brick Livin'
Words that rhyme with despite
Usage tips for "despite"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "despite" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for despite to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does despite mean?
- lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary" contemptuous disregard; "she wanted neither favor nor despite"
- What part of speech is despite?
- Despite is a noun.
- How many definitions does despite have?
- Despite has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).