despite

[US]/dɪˈspaɪt/
[UK]/dɪˈspaɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

prep. in spite of, even though, uncontrollably, irresistibly.

Phrases & Collocations

despite of

in despite of

despite all that

Example Sentences

to remain dumb despite torture

the despite done by him to the holy relics.

She hung in there despite pressure to resign.

despite the sun, the wind outside was wicked.

remain modest despite one's achievements

carry a project through despite difficulties.

Despite their protestation, they were glad to accept our help.

Despite being hit by the car, the post was still firm.

the problem persists despite the billions spent on it.

despite herself Fran felt a ripple of appreciation for his beauty.

decided to hang in despite his illness.

she was implacable, despite her mild exterior.

the bill was passed despite fierce opposition.

the restaurant is like a sauna despite open windows.

She means well, despite her blunders.

I possessed my temper despite the insult.

Despite a lack of formal education, she was far from stupid.

Despite the fact that she is short, she is an excellent basketball player.

She swims well despite her disabilities.

Real-world Examples

Accept disappointment and learn to persevere, to pursue your dreams despite pitfalls.

Source: Reciting beautiful English prose for you.

Rescue efforts continued Sunday despite rainy weather.

Source: CRI Online November 2013 Collection

Yet despite progress, it still feels painful.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

I am determined to be happy despite your scolding! '

Source: Jane Eyre (Abridged Version)

They could not do it, despite their best endeavours.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

" You can wield Longclaw despite the pain" ?

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

Mother always worked without complaint despite hardships.

Source: Selected Modern Chinese Essays 1

You will do it despite the difficulties involved.

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

That nation decided to build nukes despite sanctions.

Source: NPR News July 2019 Collection

He never felt alone despite his lack of company.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

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