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Opposite of to leave or exit
“They are always fashionably late, and when they arrive, it will be obvious.”
Opposite of to go from one place to another
“I will stay and keep a lookout for anything unusual.”
Opposite of to get to a location by any means of motion
“Please stand still for a moment while I take your measurements.”
Opposite of to physically change the way something is as opposed to its original state
“Travelers are advised not to handle bags that do not belong to them and to leave them where they are.”
Opposite of to manually take and carry something and change its position or location
“He was able to anchor the sculpture on the podium, but it wasn't without its challenges.”
Opposite of to urge, incite or persuade into doing something
“His temper on the court does nothing but discourage support from the spectators.”
Opposite of to rouse or inspire a particular feeling or thoughts
“When you're a nurse, you see so much sadness and pain on a daily basis that you almost have to desensitize yourself to it just to stay sane.”
Opposite of to change, progress, or develop in a specified way
“He said problems of competitiveness would also severely constrain the small industry sector, which he feared would stagnate.”
Opposite of to take action
“It's discouraging to see him idle about rather than do something about his unemployment.”
Opposite of to change one's place of residence or work
“I don't understand why we have to uproot ourselves when we can just stay here.”
Opposite of to propose for discussion and resolution at a meeting or legislative assembly
“Some dieticians disadvise the consumption of processed foods.”
Opposite of to spend most of one's time with a specified social group
“Disenchanted members made the easy decision to dissociate themselves from the cult-like institution.”
Opposite of to change, progress, or develop in a specified way
“He wasn't particularly ambitious and was happy to remain in his current position at the company.”
Opposite of to reconsider or change one's views
“I will maintain my position on his innocence irrespective of incriminating evidence against him.”
Opposite of to cause something to function with motion
“If you need to stop the car while ascending a slope, pull on the handbrakes.”
Opposite of the mechanics of a movement
“There was a significant degree of inflexibility in his movements, and the coach knew then and there that he would never make it as an athlete.”
Opposite of plural for a change of house or business premises
“During our stay at St. Helena, we had every attention paid to our situation by the governor that the island could afford.”
Opposite of plural for a change of procedure or strategy
“The result is usually scientific and technological stagnation except in the short term.”
Opposite of plural for an act that initiates or advances a process or plan
“They say the Council's inaction has resulted in a worsening of conditions.”
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