SAT IELTS despite Definition Without being affected by; in spite of. 中文 不受影响; 尽管 Example "They succeeded despite the heavy rain." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → IELTS Quiz → ← despise despoil → Study tips featuring "despite" Let the Argument Reveal Unfamiliar Word Meanings Study the Exact Words Examiners Use Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal