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Opposite of present participle for to have something to do with
“My actions in this vein will have no bearing on my salvation.”
Opposite of present participle for to get into contact with, especially by telephone
“He is a bad influence on you, and I would prefer you to avoid him.”
(euphemistic) Opposite of present participle for to have physical or intimate relations with someone
“Our feelings have faded, we are further apart than ever and we avoid each other regularly.”
Opposite of present participle for to encourage or cause a certain event or outcome
“Alternatively, if you want to prevent negative commentary, you could avoid social media altogether.”
Opposite of present participle for to make contact or communication with
“She is an introvert and prefers to avoid company and people.”
Opposite of present participle for to attempt something despite the danger it may pose
“He feared that the passage through the infamous Strait of Le Maire would be too dangerous, and decided to avoid it by sailing east of Staten Land.”
Opposite of present participle for to encounter something, especially by chance
“I wanted to avoid her at all costs since I felt completely incapable of saying anything that wasn't fraught with distress and indigence.”
Opposite of present participle for to visit a person or place
“I avoid my neighbors as they seem a little creepy.”
(usually in the negative) Opposite of present participle for to eat or drink
“Leo tends to avoid greens like it is the plague!”
Opposite of present participle for to provide for, usually for one's family
“The negligent father would neglect his family's needs.”
Opposite of present participle for to be a regular patron or visitor of
“They then to avoid noisy places and spend their days soaking in stale water.”
Opposite of present participle for to catch or develop (a disease or infectious agent)
“He would avert the common cold by avoiding public transport.”
Indicating pertinence to two or more parties
“This is a personal matter between family members only.”
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