English Word · Intermediate
abominate
To dislike strongly
Pronunciation: /əˈbɒm.əˌneɪt/
Meaning
To dislike strongly.
Example
"Much as I abominate writing, I would not give up Mr. Collins's correspondence for any consideration."
"Much as I abominate writing, I would not give up Mr. Collins's correspondence for any consideration."
Practice tips
- Practice abominate out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.