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Eschew

Description:

Eschew is a verb that means to deliberately avoid or keep away from someone or something. It is used to express the act of abstaining or steering clear of something undesirable or harmful.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

As a transitive verb, eschew can be used to express the act of consciously avoiding or refraining from something.

Example Sentence: She decided to eschew fast food and focus on eating healthier meals instead.

Sense 2:

Eschew can also be used in the sense of avoiding or rejecting a particular belief, practice, or lifestyle.

Example Sentence: The artist preferred to eschew traditional methods and experiment with new techniques.

Sense 3:

In a more general sense, eschew can be used to indicate a deliberate avoidance of a certain behavior or attitude.

Example Sentence: His philosophy was to eschew negativity and always stay positive.

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