refrained

[US]/rɪˈfreɪnd/
[UK]/rɪˈfreɪnd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. pigilin o pigilan ang sarili mula sa paggawa ng isang bagay

Phrases & Collocations

refrained from

lumayo

refrained himself

pigilan ang sarili

refrained completely

kumpletong umiwas

refrained cautiously

maingat na umiwas

refrained politely

magalang na umiwas

refrained quietly

tahimik na umiwas

refrained willingly

kusang-loob na umiwas

refrained briefly

sandali lamang na umiwas

refrained entirely

lubos na umiwas

refrained momentarily

sandaling umiwas

Example Sentences

she refrained from commenting on the sensitive issue.

Umiwas siyang magbigay ng komento tungkol sa sensitibong isyu.

he refrained from eating dessert to maintain his diet.

Umiwas siyang kumain ng dessert upang mapanatili ang kanyang diyeta.

the teacher refrained from giving extra homework.

Umiwas ang guro na magbigay ng dagdag na takdang-aralin.

they refrained from discussing politics during dinner.

Umiwas silang mag-usap tungkol sa pulitika habang nagkakainan.

she refrained from expressing her true feelings.

Umiwas siyang ipahayag ang kanyang tunay na damdamin.

he refrained from making any hasty decisions.

Umiwas siyang gumawa ng anumang padalus-dalos na desisyon.

we refrained from using our phones during the meeting.

Umiwas kaming gumamit ng aming mga telepono habang nagpupulong.

she refrained from interrupting the speaker.

Umiwas siyang magputol sa pagsasalita ng tagapagsalita.

he refrained from sharing personal information.

Umiwas siyang magbahagi ng personal na impormasyon.

the athlete refrained from celebrating too early.

Umiwas ang atleta na magdiwang nang mas maaga.

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