deplore
Intermediate/dɪˈplɔːr/
- verb
- To feel or express sorrow, disapproval
deplore in a sentence
- “We all deplored the miserable working conditions in the factory.”
- “We deplore the development of nuclear weapons.”
- “Many people deplored the change.”
- “Although deplored by many, her decisions have greatly benefited the company.”
What does “deplore” mean?
deplore (verb) means to feel or express sorrow, disapproval. It is pronounced /dɪˈplɔːr/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "deplore" mean?
- deplore (verb) means: To feel or express sorrow, disapproval
- How do you pronounce "deplore"?
- "deplore" is pronounced /dɪˈplɔːr/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "deplore" in a sentence?
- Here is "deplore" used in a sentence: We all deplored the miserable working conditions in the factory.
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