Opposite of to have attained or achieved
“I surrendered my search for love and did not feel a shred of regret.”
Opposite of to have accepted or received, typically something awarded
“She had worked hard and tried her best, but ultimately failed at winning a medal during the tournament.”
Opposite of to have achieved a given rank, level or status
“He fell short of lieutenant in the police force and would finish his career as Sergeant.”
(of a physical location) Opposite of past tense for to arrive or get as far as
“They fondly recall vessels that would depart the island, meander about for a day or evening, then return to port.”
(of a goal or level) Opposite of past tense for to attain or rise to
“Bennett decided to forfeit the challenge and allow the others duke it out.”
Opposite of past tense for to drop or fall to, especially of an undesirable or notorious level or failure
“You will rise from the ashes of your own destruction to become more powerful than ever before.”
Opposite of past tense for to succeed in influencing or having an effect on
“A meaningless, colorless and dull project will not attain its goal and may even discourage people from participating in other measures.”
Opposite of past tense for to stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something
“Upon touching the snake's scaly hide, it would make her recoil in disgust.”
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