Opposite of to give what is needed or desired
“Everyone contributes. You bring the food, and Alan gladly consumes it.”
(results in) Opposite of to have as a consequence
“Hyperactivity sometimes begins with the consumption of too much sugar.”
Opposite of to guide or escort
“The usher then ignores me as I wait patiently to be shown to my seat.”
Opposite of to carry or transport, usually from one place to another
“The doctors would later advise him to leave his belongings and follow them through the hallway.”
(of a person) Opposite of to chaperon or escort
“He's a bit temperamental at the moment, so best to let him be.”
Opposite of to cause to occur
“You can avoid grammatical errors by proofreading your work.”
Opposite of to fetch (an amount of money) as income or profit
“If the investment does not pan out, they will likely lose a lot of money.”
Opposite of to initiate legal action against someone
“He states that he is willing to drop the charges against you if you pay for the repairs.”
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