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Formally sends out or puts into circulation
“The company issues statements within 24 hours whenever complaints from customers are received.”
To convey or express in a particular way or manner
“She says that this issue is something she feels really deeply about.”
Opposite of to ostentatiously draw attention to
“The nation's leaders are scrambling to suppress any bad publicity about the recent fiasco.”
Opposite of to make reference to or speak about briefly or in passing
“She would withhold information about her informant in order to protect his identity.”
Opposite of to give something towards a cause
“Brad's parents would withhold his pocket money for the next two weeks after he misbehaved at the restaurant.”
(idiomatic) Opposite of to invent, create, or think of
“Being the conniver that he was, Mark would withhold most of his great ideas from the rest of the team.”
Opposite of to keep someone informed on the latest events or happenings
“It is my hope that governments will not conceal important information from their citizens.”
Opposite of to tell, publish or report on information
“Rose refused to suppress or be quiet about her outrage.”
Opposite of to trust to the care of
“I will keep this sensitive material to myself as I do not trust anyone with it.”
(direct at or to) Opposite of to intend a remark, comment or statement for
“Rather than openly stating her disagreement, she would remain silent about her reaction and keep her opinions to herself.”
Opposite of to reveal secrets or gossip
“He may withhold what he regards as his most powerful secrets to maintain a competitive advantage over the other students.”
(of a task or situation) Opposite of to have a necessity for a particular person or thing
“We already have plenty of eggs. It will not take much more to bake this cake.”
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