Opposite of past tense for to lower in length or size
“You can expand the size of the balloon by blowing into it.”
Opposite of past tense for to join together via a locking action or mechanism
“I see my aunt spread her fingers and point them, root-like, at the ground, and the wisps begin to rise around her feet.”
Opposite of past tense for to lower in duration
“We are going to leave if you prolong your arrival time any further.”
(abandon someone/something to) Opposite of past tense for to give up or relinquish control of someone or something
“The King has stated that he will keep his reign on the kingdom so long as he is alive.”
Opposite of past tense for to fold or bend something over, especially so that it comes in contact with itself
“Jack stopped on the thirty-ninth floor, spread the blueprints out on the floor, and studied it.”
Opposite of past tense for to have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet
“They traditionally sleep in the same bedroom and they lie side by side with their child on their futon.”
Opposite of past tense for to draw together so as to wrinkle
“She would broaden her smile when she felt his gaze fall upon her.”
Opposite of past tense for to set in an upright position
“Lay the map flat on the ground or on a table and use your compass to align it so that the magnetic north arrow points north.”
Opposite of past tense for to reduce in volume or size by constricting
“You can expand the list by clicking the arrowhead below the scroll arrows.”
Opposite of past tense for to form or shape into a ball
“When you unroll the napkin, the spoon will have changed into a knife.”
Opposite of past tense for to crouch or squat close to the ground
Opposite of past tense for to curl one's body into a small space
(of physical attributes) Opposite of of a sizeable measurement from one point to another
“His unusually stunted legs did not dampen his aspiration to become an Olympian.”
Opposite of without breaks, gaps or interruptions
“I seem to be having Internet issues with my connection being intermittent and slow.”
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