Opposite of to give what is needed or desired
“Everyone contributes. You bring the food, and Alan gladly consumes it.”
Opposite of to recite from memory
“Johnny sometimes forgets his prayers before going to bed.”
Opposite of supplies or distributes for use
“The general withholds the SVT-40 rifles from soldiers within the infantry division until they have reached the required level of prestige.”
Opposite of formally sends out or puts into circulation
“The company suppresses any official views whenever complaints from customers are received until a meeting is held by the board of directors.”
Opposite of to bring or transport something to its destination
“The resident said he would be able to drive to the local shopping center to collect his mail from the post office.”
Opposite of to hand over or relinquish possession of
“Realizing the power it yields, Moss decides to retain the jewel despite his promise to return it to The Treasury.”
Opposite of to save, rescue, or set someone or something free from
“Colonel Rall ordered the regiment to arms, mounted his horse, and sent out patrols to capture the rebels.”
Opposite of to state in a formal manner
“Nothing is worse than preparing an audience to hear a speech on one topic only to have the speaker announce that the topic has been changed.”
Opposite of to provide or produce (something promised or expected)
“The boy's confidence in her hospitality touched Mrs. Bhaer, and she could not find the heart to disappoint his hope, and spoil his kind little plan.”
Opposite of to proceed or turn out in a specified or successful way
“You can devise a wonderful new machine, but if it doesn't address real and important needs or desires, people won't buy it, and your business will fail.”
(of a blow, ball, or attack) Opposite of to launch or aim (something) towards a given target
“Carlos fell on the first round, then continued to receive blows from his opponent afterward.”
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