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(stay) Opposite of to leave a place, often for another
“Although they would have been glad to rest themselves on the opposite bank, they resigned themselves to stay within the island.”
(arrive) Opposite of to leave a place, often for another
“It seemed providential that he should arrive at just that moment.”
Opposite of to die or cease living
“It was hard pouring out my heart to him because in the back of my mind I didn't know if he would live.”
(literally or figuratively) Opposite of to deviate from a normal or expected path
“Walkers are asked to follow the path in summer because of the fragile landscape.”
(depart from) Opposite of to run counter to
“So many stories here seem to correlate to a pattern of abuse.”
(depart from) Opposite of to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation
“It is the obligation of all employers and employees to observe the standards that apply to them at all times.”
Opposite of to die or cease living
(literally or figuratively) Opposite of to deviate from one's course or direction
Opposite of to vanish or disappear, especially gradually
“I would be minding my own business when the light seemed to appear out of nowhere.”
Opposite of to leave for a destination
“Guests will disembark at a landing quay before heading below the surface to their watery boudoirs with views out into the open ocean.”
Opposite of to retreat or flee from a (hostile) place or situation
“Then he commanded the soldiers to advance, bearing shields so that they were all standing on the river bank.”
Opposite of to exit from a given situation, place or event
“A wraith-catcher, who had fortuitously been staying in the village the night before, will take Sophie to begin her quest to recover sister.”
Opposite of to resign from (a job)
“In the end, John decided to stay at his job and continued to allow real estate to be a part of his life.”
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