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Wordabulary

eschew

Pronunciation
Verb C1 Advanced

Quick answer

To deliberately avoid using or doing something.

"The chef eschews artificial preservatives entirely."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

avoid shun

Antonyms

embrace adopt

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Which word fits the gap? "The chef _____ artificial preservatives entirely."

Answer: eschew

In your own words, what does "eschew" mean?

To deliberately avoid using or doing something.

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