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Definition of "detests" [detests]

  • Third-person singular simple present indicative form of detest. (verb)

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Use "detests" in a sentence
  • "McCain detests autocrats like Nazarbayev, as I learned when we discussed Kazakhstan."
  • "Ferran Adria, dubbed the godfather of molecular gastronomy - a moniker he detests - shocked the culinary world with the announcement in January 2010 that he was to close el Bulli, a restaurant awarded with a coveted three Michelin stars and acclaimed as best in the world five times."
  • "El Bulli, 'world's best restaurant' serves its final 49-course supper Ferran Adria, dubbed the godfather of molecular gastronomy - a moniker he detests - shocked the culinary world with the announcement in January 2010 that he was to close el Bulli Fiona Govan, Cala Montjoi"
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