Opposite of coming into possession of
“I will be giving my old laptop to my younger brother.”
Opposite of present participle for to take, claim or use for one's own benefit, usually without the owner's consent
“After much protest, the council decided to relinquish the bushland.”
Opposite of present participle for to dedicate or set aside something for a particular purpose
“Following a meeting with threats to withhold council tax payments, the protest fizzled out in the face of an uncompromising council.”
Opposite of present participle for to reproduce something for one's own benefit, typically without the owner's consent
“We require you to produce a masterpiece for our cathedral.”
Opposite of the action of assuming possession or power of
“In ordinary times this would have been permitted to pass unchallenged in view of his early relinquishment of power.”
Opposite of the action of capturing or of being captured
“His release was delayed a half-hour at Lima while superintendent Vorbau was telephoned regarding the court's decision.”
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