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Opposite of to make, create or manufacture, usually from components or raw materials
“A few fashion brands are known to destroy billions' worth of their unsold merchandise every year.”
Opposite of to be capable of supplying
“Unfortunately, based on our calculations, wind farms will be deficient for our total national energy requirement.”
Opposite of to be the cause of
“Your method for conducting the experiment will introduce an anomaly that will impede the desired outcome.”
Opposite of to display or show (something) for others to see
“The Senate has decided to conceal the report from the public due to security issues.”
Opposite of to put on a public performance
“The artist would cancel his scheduled performance after coming down with an illness.”
Opposite of to give birth to
“Dinosaurs would perish as a result of asteroids, or so the theory goes.”
Opposite of to bring about or cause to happen
(lead to) Opposite of to culminate or result in a particular event or consequence
“Eating the right foods and getting enough exercise will prevent weight gain.”
Opposite of to evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone
Opposite of to cause or bring about the existence of something
Opposite of to yield or produce as a result of an investment of money, time or effort
“For the simple case of a competitive market, it would appear that producers might well lose profits from increased metering.”
Opposite of to devise and carry out how something looks and functions
“Your blatant attempt to plagiarize another artist's work will not go unnoticed.”
Opposite of to present formally for discussion or consideration
“The politician would recant his statement when it caused a public outcry.”
(result in) Opposite of to have as a consequence
“Hyperactivity can sometimes begin with the consumption of too much sugar.”
Opposite of to make or be made into a specific shape or form
“Goannas use a sideswipe with their heavy tail as their main weapon of defense and have been known to break the leg of a pursuing dog.”
Opposite of to make or get ready
“Is it possible for you to rearrange your schedule so that you can perform most of your specific tasks at the time of day that you are most energized?”
Opposite of to take the first step into something
“We need to finish this business we started!”
Opposite of to provide or produce (something promised or expected)
“The boy's confidence in her hospitality touched Mrs. Bhaer, and she could not find the heart to disappoint his hope, and spoil his kind little plan.”
Opposite of to provide or make accommodations for
“Some eateries ban you from bringing pets, but the one around the corner will not only allow them but feed them too.”
Opposite of to have on offer, or available, as a resource
“Since the governor plans to withhold our tax refund an extra month, we'll fix her wagon and file our return a month earlier.”
Opposite of to discharge or secrete material from a cell, body or system
Opposite of to earn through work or effort
“Players are advised that if they cheat, they forfeit their participation.”
Opposite of to give what is needed or desired
“You can bring some food for the party, and I will gladly consume it.”
(of gas or heat) Opposite of to expel or discharge, typically gas or light
“Insulation is, first and foremost, used to confine the heat within a given space.”
(idiomatic) Opposite of to put forward as a proposal
“The marketing team would dissuade us from investing in what appeared to be a flawed campaign.”
Opposite of to cause to remain as a trace or record
“You could try using baking soda to remove the stain.”
Opposite of the amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry
Opposite of articles or items produced to be sold or being sold
Opposite of the conclusions to which any course or condition of things lead
“We are interested in determining the causes this phenomenon.”
Opposite of the children or descendants of a person or animal
Opposite of offspring, especially of an animal before or soon after birth
“The parent must always ensure the safety of their children when driving a motor vehicle.”
Opposite of a substance produced during a natural, chemical, or manufacturing process
“The kit is installed on the vehicle as part of the manufacturing process.”
Opposite of one's offspring
“We can pin down all the locations where your parent used to work.”
Opposite of the offspring of a family
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