(of a discussion or meeting) Opposite of to preside over
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Opposite of to command the doing of by one's authority
Opposite of to stipulate action to be taken as an order or instruction
Opposite of to inaugurate into an office or an organization, especially ceremonially
Opposite of to give an authoritative or decisive command or order
Opposite of to instruct or order (someone) to do something
(hesitate) Opposite of to determine the future or the fate of something in advance
(join) Opposite of to determine the future or the fate of something in advance
Opposite of to crown king, to make (a person) king
“They would dethrone and imprison the king, while his followers were exiled from the land they once occupied.”
Opposite of to sanctify or make holy
Opposite of to choose to do
“Homer tells Bart and Lisa they need not try if their best results in failure.”
(usually used in past participle form) Opposite of to design or destine for a particular purpose
“I could only dream that I would achieve greatness one day, even if it was never meant to be.”
Opposite of to appoint a person in a given role or position
“He still believes it was unlawful to sack him without allowing the constituency party to reaffirm or deselect him first.”
Opposite of to give an instruction under one's (legal) authority
“You will find that some countries will ban research on apes to protect them from any kind of scientific testing.”
Opposite of to designate a particular name or title
“Andrew was not his real name and other aspects of his background have been changed in order to anonymize him.”
(of a discussion or meeting) Opposite of to preside over
Opposite of to decide on and announce
“Passengers will be allowed to change or cancel the date of travel without penalty up until 24 hours prior to travel.”
Opposite of to resolve (a contest, decision, problem or dispute)
“The umpire appears to misjudge a decision, confusing players and supporters alike.”
Opposite of to give instructions
“The press should get things right, and not implicitly misinstruct the public.”
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