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What is the opposite of kept?

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Adjective
Opposite of stored or put away
Adjective
Opposite of kept (in reserve) specially for a particular person
Adjective
Opposite of kept in one's possession
Adjective
Opposite of kept in reserve, not used or spent
Verb
Opposite of to have made a living for the benefit of others
“The dead-beat father regularly neglected his family and children.”
Verb
Opposite of past tense for to put or store in a regular place
Discard any items you don't need to avoid clutter.”
Verb
Opposite of past tense for to hold or maintain
“Please don't lose this heirloom as it means the world to me.”
Verb
Opposite of past tense for to prevent or delay (from doing something)
“This new feature will help me to finish my work quicker.”
Verb
Opposite of past tense for to fulfill or satisfy the terms or conditions of
“He would later break his contract to join another organization.”
Verb
Opposite of past tense for to continue or cause to continue in a specified condition, position or course
Pause for a second, and think about what you want to say next.”
Verb
(of an expression) Opposite of past tense for to keep from exceeding an acceptable degree or level
“You could see that he was starting to lose his cool after making some uncharacteristic unforced errors.”
Verb
Opposite of past tense for to continue doing or to do repeatedly
“Can you please stop chewing with your mouth open?”
Verb
Opposite of past tense for to have as part of normal stock
“Our grocery store will generally disregard produce that is past the expiry date.”
Verb
Opposite of past tense for to make a living for the benefit of others
“The presiding judge could not understand why a mother would choose to gamble her life savings and ignore her family's needs.”
Verb
Opposite of past tense for to maintain by writing regular records in
“I remember reading the following verse in one of my workbooks at primary school and having to memorize it.”
Verb
Opposite of past tense for to associate with
“Three former members would dissociate themselves from the controversial religious group.”
Verb
(of food) Opposite of past tense for to stay fresh
“The spinach is going to spoil in three days, so use it while it is fresh.”
Verb
(of animals) Opposite of past tense for to own and look after for pleasure or profit
“Sadly, the owners would decide to abandon their senior dog after their move.”
Verb
Opposite of past tense for to keep (something) going
“It is high time we abandon this silly practice of howling at the moon.”
Verb
(of a shop or business) Opposite of past tense for to own or manage
“After more than fifty years in the baking industry, Giuseppi would finally sell his patisserie.”
Verb
Opposite of past tense for to protect or shield from harm or danger
“Poachers were planning to assault wildlife within the reserve.”
Verb
Opposite of past tense for to celebrate or commemorate an occasion or its anniversary
“Rajesh comically notes that he would break the strict practice of not eating beef in order to enjoy American food.”
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