Question

What is the missing letter in this word de_ _ _st?

Answer 1

Answer:

Missing letters are – A, R and E.

Explanation:

The word is DEAREST, meaning the most liked or loved.

In British English, it can also mean very or most expensive.

Answer 2

Answer:

Desist.

The word "Desist" means to stop or refrain from doing something, some action or task, especially in the case where someone does not want you to do that particular action or task.

For example, The student was asked to desist from reading comic books in class.

Synonyms of desist include refrain and abstain.

You can use any of the synonyms in sentences where desist is used.