dread
Translation
to fear greatly, to anticipate with great apprehension
Examples
I dread going to the dentist.
I dread going to the dentist.
He dreads the thought of failure.
He dreads the thought of failure.
Grammar Patterns
((-ing)) to fear doing (sth.) greatly I dread going to the dentist.
((sth.)) to fear (sth.) greatly He dreads the thought of failure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fear, be afraid of; Antonyms: look forward to, welcome
Etymology
From Old English 'ondrædan', meaning 'to fear'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something you are 'dead' scared of; you dread it.