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Despaired

Part of Speech: Verb

Senses:

1. To lose all hope or confidence:

When you have despaired, you feel utterly hopeless and without any confidence in a particular situation or outcome.

Sample sentence:

After failing the exam for the third time, she despaired of ever becoming a doctor.

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2. To give up or stop trying:

When you have despaired, you have reached a point where you no longer believe continuing your efforts will lead to a favorable outcome.

Sample sentence:

He despaired of ever finding love again and decided to focus solely on his career.

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3. To express or feel deep sorrow or regret:

When you have despaired, you are overwhelmed with feelings of deep sorrow or regret, usually over something that has already occurred.

Sample sentence:

As she watched her dreams crumble, she despaired for the future she had lost.

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