Opposite of to take something that has been given, offered or paid
“The organization will offer shelter, provisions, and food to those affected by the wildfires.”
(something sent) Opposite of to take or accept delivery of
“Is it particularly necessary to send this many Christmas cards out?”
(with object and adverbial) Opposite of to react or respond to something in a particular way
“He has chosen to ignore your questions out of disinterest.”
(specified treatment) Opposite of to be subjected to
“We've managed to avert disaster, but we're not out of the woods yet.”
(a guest or visitor) Opposite of to formally give admittance to
“There will be no hesitation to ban those who fail to abide by our house rules.”
Opposite of to allow visitors or guests to be in one's presence
“If you do not remove your footwear, the temple will disallow you from entering.”
Opposite of to receive payment for work
Opposite of to acquire new information or skill
“I hope that others can assemble the jagged rhythms of my stories to unlearn common misperceptions about vernacular English.”
Opposite of to receive (someone) as a guest, typically providing them with food and drink
Opposite of to come into possession of, or to receive in return for effort
“They told him that it was very important not to lose the evidence of aliens.”
Opposite of to earn through work or effort
“An inability or disinclination to network with others will likely hamper your career.”
Opposite of to agree to receive or take receipt of
“He warned the committee that if he were to win, he would refuse his award on philosophical grounds.”
Opposite of to accept or receive, typically something awarded
“She had worked hard and tried her best, but would ultimately fail at winning a medal during the tournament.”
Opposite of to experience or live through something
Opposite of to earn or receive in total
“Sam would net ten percent of every sale.”
Opposite of to submit to, or to put up with
Opposite of to physically assimilate or take, especially a liquid
“The leaves are larger and more elliptical than hemp dogbane and all plant parts exude a milky substance when broken.”
Opposite of to grab or seize something, especially an object in motion
“How did he miss that catch?”
Opposite of to be told or informed of
“Maloney, lying snugly in the bear grass beside the track, would not be informed as to the arrangement.”
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