Detract
/dɪˈtrækt/
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Definition
(verb) To take away; to withdraw or remove.
Sentence Examples
Further elaboration or ornament would only detract from the perfection of its simplicity.
I'm sorry; I didn't mean to detract from what you were saying.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Further elaboration or ornament would only ____ from the perfection of its simplicity.