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Learn “Detract”

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Detract

verb/di-TRAKT/

Meaning

To take away from the value, quality or good impression of something.

In context

The muddy oval did not detract from the fun of the match.

Remember it

'De-' (away) plus 'tract' (pull) = to pull value away from something.

Use it well

Usually 'detract from': it reduces how good something seems.