To put in an appearance
“She always shows for work even if she is feeling sick.”
Opposite of to launch or ascend vertically into the air
“Due to the effect of wind, it could happen that by scrupulously following the indicator, the plane would finally land at the destination.”
Opposite of to remove, especially something worn
“I quickly don a pair of pants before I answer the door.”
Opposite of to subtract a quantity or number
“Add two and two, and you get four.”
Opposite of to abolish or discontinue (something previously supplied or offered)
“If the policy has been in a lapsed state for a very short period of time, the insurer may reinstate the policy without any evidence of insurability.”
Opposite of to become successful or popular
“The trend would flop in the early 80s but pick up again in the early 2000s.”
Opposite of to increase dramatically in value, amount or degree
“A depreciating euro led to expectations that its value would depreciate further, providing another reason for capital to move to the USA.”
(slang, dated) Opposite of to steal or rob from
“Part of him, the public servant, knows that a heist is a dishonorable act, and his conscience tells him to reconsider it.”
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