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IELTS word

deter

/dɪˈtɜːr/verb

English definition

to discourage someone from doing something

Common phrases / collocations

  1. deter theft
  2. deter visitors
  3. deter someone from

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The fence deterred deer from entering the garden.

  2. 2.

    The cameras deter theft.

  3. 3.

    Bad weather did not deter the walkers.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A deer turns away from a sturdy fence that protects a vegetable garden.
to discourage someone from doing something
1fence protects garden
2deer turns away
fence protects garden→deer turns away