Daunting (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɔːnt/
Definition
daunt means to discourage, intimidate. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The lesson showed how to daunt in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will daunt before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to daunt.
How to Use Daunting
- to daunt (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to daunt."
- daunt in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how daunt works in context."
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