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What is the opposite of recline?

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Opposite of to lean or lie back, especially in a relaxed position with the back supported
“Afterward, I asked them to stand and pray for the families of the victims.”
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Opposite of to lie down
“I turn off the snooze and reluctantly tell myself to get up from the bed.”
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Opposite of to relax or laze about
“I would finally find the motivation to exercise and eat healthily again after weeks of gorging on junk food.”
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Opposite of to lean or turn away from a given plane or direction, especially the vertical or horizontal
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Opposite of to lie down to rest
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Opposite of to move or cause to move into a sloping position
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Opposite of to be placed or supported so as to stay in a specified position
“His hands came out of his pockets to hang at his sides.”
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(stretch out) Opposite of to recline or lie down by extending one's body
“I hurry to switch off the lights in my room and coil into the fetal position on my bed.”
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Opposite of to relax after a period of work or tension
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Opposite of to rest or engage in an enjoyable activity so as to become less tired or anxious
“You need to take a chill pill because you stress too much!”
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