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To make something into something else
“He regularly changes the design of the website once it is out of date.”
Opposite of to arrange or place something in a certain spot or position
“Please remove your bag from the belt and be on your way.”
Opposite of to lay in surrounding matter
“Charlie just stared at the beast, afraid that he would dislodge the metal pole from the ground.”
Opposite of to harden into a solid or semi-solid state
“When the stone has started to liquefy, the lead flows out through some small cavities, and the copper remains within.”
(of the sun) Opposite of to dip below the horizon
“I love to watch the sun rise above the horizon as it spreads its rays across the land.”
Opposite of to adjust or calibrate (the settings of) a device
“Only the all-too-common tape warbles manage to desynchronize the duo's clockwork timing.”
Opposite of to ornament, usually through the placement or embedding of jewelry
“We would remove the gemstones from the tiara, replace them with our fakes then sew them into the ceremonial flag.”
Opposite of to put into order or make ready
“Some librarians, chiefly from a defect in their system, wish to disturb the arrangement of their books by placing newly acquired volumes among the old.”
Opposite of to allot, or assign, something (as a task)
“Maximillion would withdraw her from the mission if he knew what she planned to do, but she couldn't wait another moment while Lucey suffered in Carcere.”
Opposite of to concentrate one's attention or effort
“The simple progression of numbers helped her focus more quickly so nothing would distract her mind from the efficiency of the movement.”
Opposite of to enter a program or instructions into a (usually electronic or digital) device
“You can cancel the timer or wait until it runs out.”
(set off) Opposite of to start or incite
“The military was called in to help end the violence unfolding across the state.”
Opposite of plural for a collection of props used for a particular scene in a play or film
“It wasn't a bad story and the actors were terrific, but somehow I couldn't bring it all together.”
Opposite of plural for a group of people with common interests or occupations or of similar social status
“Each individual has to become more aware of each other, in the sense of their role and part in the situation.”
Opposite of plural for a group working together to advance its interests
“Use pictures as a show-and-tell vehicle for your young one to help bring family elders to life.”
Opposite of plural for a group or collection of things that belong together or that are related in some way
“I have found one of the books you wanted.”
Opposite of plural for a unit into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
“It would appear that the world as a whole is sinking deeper into poverty.”
Opposite of plural for a group of pupils or students who are taught together
“They embody the avatars of a group of high schoolers who have been placed in detention for bad behavior.”
Opposite of plural for a container containing a collection of the same item
“I just bought one of the kitchen knives since I didn't need a whole block.”
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