(of a material) Opposite of to stretch or open out
“Fold the paper the way you are comfortable but keep in mind the direction of the fold.”
Opposite of to gradually reach, or cause to reach, a wider area or more people
“In those days, money was used to suppress the news of unpleasant episodes.”
Opposite of to apply as a coating
“As we were never allowed a second slice, the only thing to do was to scrape the burnt bits off the toast with a knife.”
Opposite of to develop, increase or grow rapidly
“Just as the dowels diminish in size from the top to the bottom of the piece, the purple acrylic is gradated in its application to each element.”
Opposite of to diverge into two or more separate paths
“Where these lines converge, there is a tunnel that opens up and moves through space and time into other dimensions.”
Opposite of to be displayed to its fullest extent
“There is nothing more freeing than driving down the road in the middle of the night and watching the mile markers disappear in the distance.”
Opposite of to distribute or be distributed loosely or evenly
“He satisfied himself with making catalogs without ever attempting to actually gather the books together in one place.”
(of light, liquid, color, etc.) Opposite of to diffuse via a source
“Electrons in the mineral absorb the energy from the activator and become excited.”
Opposite of to persist over a period of time
“The promotion will end at the end of the week.”
Opposite of plural for the process of becoming greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
“He stressed there would be no reduction in the number of employees working on gas main maintenance or repairs.”
Opposite of plural for the extent, width, or area covered by something
“Only a segment of the community is concerned enough to become active in the change process.”
Opposite of plural for an expanse or amount of something
“We cannot jump to a conclusion that by observing an atmosphere's spectrum, we can be sure of the existence or nonexistence of life.”
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