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Opposite of to select from a number of given options
“Now go back to the Layers dialog, select the Red channel, and deselect the Green.”
(choose to) Opposite of to reach a decision or recommendation
“It's a very small-scale event, so please don't dither, dally or delay.”
Opposite of to have a preference or liking for
Opposite of to (officially) decide on or establish something
“Harry's deliberate actions was a severe shock to Brian's sensitive and affectionate nature and seemed for a time to unsettle his plans and mar his hopes.”
Opposite of to stipulate action to be taken as an order or instruction
Opposite of to decide on an option (from a range of options)
Opposite of to appoint or specify as a selection
Opposite of to select (someone or something) from a range of possibilities
“Vegetables are something I disprefer over having a nice juicy steak.”
Opposite of to decide definitely in favor of (one of two or more possibilities)
“Many oppose the cause of temperance because they know nothing or nearly nothing of it.”
Opposite of to reach a decision or agreement about
“Something has come up and I will need to cancel our appointment for tomorrow.”
Opposite of to pick one option over another
“I absolutely disfavor just lazing about at home instead of going out for a walk.”
Opposite of to select or designate for a role or activity
Opposite of to decide on
“The myriad proposals have only served to confuse what should be our best course of action.”
Opposite of to have a preference for
“He might be a popular celebrity, but he tends to avoid the limelight.”
Opposite of to make a choice, especially for a given job, position or role
“The council did give Bishop Diomid a last chance to repent, and if he does, the decision to strip him of his position will not go into force.”
Opposite of to separate or isolate
Opposite of to reach a decision or recommendation
“The Prime Minister said that he was willing to open Peace Talks without preconditions.”
Opposite of to cite or reference
“The teacher would typically invent new and creative phrases to demonstrate the use of various words in sentences.”
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