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Opposite of to have found unexpectedly or during a search
“It amazed me how everyone overlooked the basic truths about this nation.”
Opposite of to have come upon after searching, study, or effort
“She hid all evidence of her crime.”
Opposite of to have understood based on given information
“It is unfortunate that you have misunderstood the purpose of the meeting that took place.”
Opposite of past participle for to come into possession of
“I will give my old laptop to my younger brother.”
Opposite of past participle for to receive or be sent something
“I will send the item I sold on eBay through the mail soon.”
Opposite of past participle for to reach a specified state or condition
“The food will stay fresh if you keep it in the refrigerator.”
Opposite of past participle for to catch or apprehend someone
“The authorities would release the suspect after finding out that he had a solid alibi.”
Opposite of past participle for to catch a disease or illness
“It typically takes about a week to recover from a cold or flu.”
Opposite of past participle for to go somewhere, typically with some degree of difficulty
“I don't feel like going anywhere. Let's just stay here.”
Opposite of past participle for to begin doing something
“We need to stop working immediately as the project is going off the rails in the wrong direction.”
Opposite of past participle for to induce someone to do something
“We must come up with a plan to deter the kids from eating too much sugar.”
Opposite of past participle for to seek retribution
“He's coming to make peace with me after having insulted my pet cat.”
(usually used in third person form "gets") Opposite of past participle for to annoy or irritate
“It does please me when people are considerate.”
(usually used in third person form "gets") Opposite of past participle for to confound or perplex someone
“Her wise words would enlighten me.”
Opposite of past participle for to acquire complete knowledge or skill in
“The school should also be the place to unlearn what has been mistaught.”
Opposite of past participle for to be victorious, typically as revenge for a previous defeat
“We may have won, but this playoff series isn't over. We must not lose to them in the next match.”
Opposite of past participle for to kill or execute
“Members of the mob failed to resuscitate their henchmen who had succumbed to heavy fire.”
Opposite of having been attained or earned, especially through effort
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