(of a game or contest) To have failed to win
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(of a game or contest) To have failed to win
“He lost to his opponent, but at least he gave it his best.”
(failed) Opposite of past tense for to achieve the desired aim or result
“He would sadly fail, yet failure could never stop him from trying again.”
(yielded) Opposite of past tense for to achieve the desired aim or result
“His perseverance was admirable, but even he knew that it was time to give up.”
Opposite of past tense for to proceed or turn out in a specified or successful way
“Jack Traven's plan to remove the bomb from under the bus would ultimately fail.”
(succeed to) Opposite of past tense for to become the new rightful holder of an office, title, or property
“This is the day that I officially abdicate my throne and pass the kingship on to my successor.”
Opposite of past tense for to take over a throne, office, or other position from
“Robert Baratheon's reign of the Seven Kingdoms would precede Joffrey's.”
Opposite of past tense for to come after and take the place of
“I believe the better approach would be to let your work precede your reputation.”
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