To give what is needed or desired
“Everyone contributes. You bring the food and Alan provides the beverages.”
Supplies or distributes for use
“The general issues new SVT-40 rifles to soldiers from the infantry division once they have reached the required level of prestige.”
Opposite of to take away or pull out from a place or position
“There are many charging stations at the airport that you can insert your device's USB cable into.”
Opposite of to abolish or get rid of
“Our department will soon introduce a new system to streamline our processes.”
Opposite of to detach or separate two items or objects from each other
“If you attach the two wooden boards together, it should reinforce the frame.”
Opposite of to move (something) to a different location
“Let's just leave the fridge where it is until we can get more people to help us move it.”
Opposite of to get rid of by cleaning
“Myrtle advised her son not to stain their hosts' carpet.”
(of clothing) Opposite of to take off
“I would politely decline to don the tacky headdress for the traditional celebration.”
Opposite of to dismiss from a job
“There was plenty of support from within to appoint her as the next Minister of Defense.”
Opposite of to take the life of
“Joe is under strict instruction to protect the witness at all cost.”
Opposite of to take possession of legally, under authority, or by law
“Many of the precious stolen relics will be very difficult to replace.”
Opposite of to take possession of illegally or without authorization
“Though his parents offered to contribute some money, Newton wanted to earn his car through hard work.”
Opposite of to tear up by the roots
“It is ideal to plant roses in the mild or mid-winter as the low lighting will help the roots grow deep into the soil.”
Opposite of to cut off
“You can join the parts back together again with superglue.”
(of writing) Opposite of to erase or strike out
“It's time for you to start expanding your vocabulary and add some fresh, new words to your writing.”
Opposite of to change the location of one's home or place of business
“He always responded that he would stay in the Big Apple despite numerous temptations to leave.”
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