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Synonyms for leave

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noun · the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty

“a ten day's leave to visit his mother”

leave of absence
noun · the act of departing politely

“he disliked long farewells”

farewellleave-takingparting
verb · go away from a place

“At what time does your train leave?”

verb · leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking

“leave it as is”

verb · move out of or depart from

“leave the room”

verb · make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain

“This leaves no room for improvement”

allow forallowprovide
verb · produce as a result or residue

“The water left a mark on the silk dress”

verb · remove oneself from an association with or participation in

“She wants to leave”

departpull up stakes
verb · put into the care or protection of someone

“He left the decision to his deputy”

verb · leave or give by will after one's death

“My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry”

verb · be survived by after one's death

“He left six children”

verb · transmit (knowledge or skills)

“give a secret to the Russians”

verb · leave behind unintentionally

“I forgot my umbrella in the restaurant”

Opposites of leave