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To have perceived with one's eyes
“It was from the valley that we had seen the snow-capped mountains before us.”
To have found unexpectedly or during a search
“After a few searches, we discovered a wealth of news footage in the archives of the London-based filmmaker.”
To have attained or achieved
“When the littlest things started to excite me, that's when I knew I had found happiness in life.”
To have designed with a new shape or form
“Our graphic designer created a new layout for the website.”
Opposite of past tense for to neglect, ignore or disregard something
(figuratively) Opposite of past tense for to have an awareness of something
“How can you be oblivious to all this suspicious activity happening around you?”
Opposite of past tense for to direct one's gaze
“Trying to remain inconspicuous, she would avert any passersby as she walked through the city.”
Opposite of past tense for to take place or come about
“Moments like these disappear as quickly as they appear.”
Opposite of past tense for to investigate in a systematic manner
“We can ignore any proposed solutions to this issue for now as it is not of a high priority.”
Opposite of past tense for to make sure or certain of something
“He had a tendency to be derelict and neglect his duty in ensuring that the equipment operated at full capacity.”
Opposite of past tense for to provide for, usually for one's family
“The negligent father would neglect his family's needs.”
Opposite of past tense for to pass and go round (something)
“There's a break in the fence at some gates on the left side of the road after you pass the corner where the road changes its name.”
(idiomatic) Opposite of past tense for to invent, create, or think of
“We would miss many great opportunities as we were not paying attention.”
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