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DanielleElmas [232]
3 years ago
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If the prefix de- means “down (away from),” what is the exact meaning of the word detain? A. to send before B. to hold away C. t

o drive away D. to place together
English
1 answer:
velikii [3]3 years ago
4 0
B. detain means to keep someone from preceding; hold back
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