despond

English

/dɪˈspɒnd/, /ˈdɛspɒnd/

verb
Definitions
  • To give up the will, courage, or spirit; to become dejected, lose heart.

Etymology

Compound from Latin dē (from, of, away from, off, out, away, down, down from, without, la, out of, D) + Latin spondeō (promise, I promise, engage, guarantee, promise solemnly, betroth, bond).

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spondeō

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promise, I promise, engage, guarantee, promise solemnly, betroth, bond

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