- despite⇄despite, preposition, noun, verb, -spited,-spiting.
- despite⇄expr. in despite of, in spite of.
Ex. [They] seized my hand in despite of my efforts to the contrary (Washington Irving). - despite⇄noun 1. insult or injury.
Ex. The hero avenged the despite done to his brother.
2. malice; spite.
3. contempt; scorn.
Ex. The Globe developed a despite for the entire leadership of the Conservative Party (Canada Month). - despite⇄prep. in spite of.
Ex. The boys went for a walk despite the rain. Despite various drawbacks, India is determined to raise her standard of living (Atlantic). - despite⇄v.t. (Archaic.)1. to regard or treat with contempt.
2. to offend; vex.