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- [dih-trakt]
- /dɪˈtrækt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-trakt]
- /dɪˈtrækt/
Definitions of detracted word
- verb without object detracted to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation (usually followed by from). 1
- verb with object detracted to draw away or divert; distract: to detract another's attention from more important issues. 1
- verb with object detracted Archaic. to take away (a part); abate: The dilapidated barn detracts charm from the landscape. 1
- noun detracted Simple past tense and past participle of detract. 1
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Origin of detracted
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English (< Middle French detracter) < Latin dētractus drawn away (past participle of dētrahere), equivalent to dē- de- + tractus drawn; see tract1
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Parts of speech for Detracted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
detracted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
detracted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for detracted
verb detracted
- diminished — to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
- lessened — to become less.
- reduced — that is or has been reduced.
- weakened — to make weak or weaker.
- undermined — to injure or destroy by insidious activity or imperceptible stages, sometimes tending toward a sudden dramatic effect.
Antonyms for detracted
verb detracted
- bolstered — a long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa, etc.
- commended — to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend: to commend a friend to another; to commend an applicant for employment.
- complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
- developed — If you talk about developed countries or the developed world, you mean the countries or the parts of the world that are wealthy and have many industries.
- grew — simple past tense of grow.
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