Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Used to indicate that something happened or is true even though there were obstacles or contrary conditions.
Despite
/dɪˈspaɪt/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
But despite her little comforts, Emma did not become happy.
The meal was good, despite everything.
Despite what you say, I trust Kit,' Mr Brass replied.
Etymology:
From Middle English despite, from Old French despit meaning contempt, from Latin despectus, past participle of despicere meaning to look down on. The sense of in spite of emerged later.
Usage Statistics:
114 mentions per 1 million words 
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