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Spurn for Dummies

verb

pronunciation: spɜrn

What does Spurn really mean?

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Teacher: Hey there! I heard you want to know what "spurn" means, right? No worries at all, I'm here to help you understand it in the easiest way possible. So, imagine you have a delicious piece of pizza and suddenly someone says, "I don't want it, I spurn it!" What do you think that person means?

Student: Um, I think they don't like the pizza or don't want it?

Teacher: Exactly! You got it! When someone spurns something, it means they reject it or refuse it. It's like when you have some vegetables on your plate and you really don't want to eat them, so you push them away and say, "No way, I spurn these veggies!" See, it's like saying a strong no to something you're not interested in.

There's another meaning of "spurn" too, like when someone turns away from or treats someone or something with contempt or disdain. Imagine you're playing a game and one of your classmates is mean to you. You might say, "I don't want to be friends with that person anymore, they spurned me." It's like saying that person didn't value or appreciate you and made you feel rejected.

So, to sum it up, "spurn" means to reject or refuse something, or to treat someone or something with contempt or disdain. It's like pushing away or turning your back on something because you don't want it or don't like it. Easy, right?

Student: Yeah, I get it now! It's like saying a big no or feeling really rejected. Thanks for explaining it so well!

Teacher: You're welcome! I'm really glad I could help you understand. Remember, if there's ever another word you're unsure about, I'm here to help you any time. Learning can be a fun adventure together!


Revised and Fact checked by Sophia Martinez on 2023-10-28 21:12:21

Spurn In a sentece

Learn how to use Spurn inside a sentece

  • When the boy offered his friend a piece of cake, his friend spurned it and said he didn't like sweets.
  • Despite his kind gesture, the girl spurned the boy's invitation to the school dance.
  • The manager was disappointed when his star player spurned the offer to join a more successful team.
  • I tried to help my little sister with her homework, but she spurned my assistance and insisted on doing it herself.
  • The job applicant was very rude during the interview and spurned the opportunity to make a good impression.

Spurn Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Spurn Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

Spurn Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.