To have picked one option over another
“I took going for a walk over just lazing about at home.”
Opposite of past tense for to like in an emphatic manner, or have a strong liking for
“I would hate if I failed this important exam.”
(euphemistic) Opposite of past tense for to have physical or intimate relations with someone
“Our feelings have faded, we are further apart than ever and we avoid each other regularly.”
Opposite of past tense for to enjoy or like something
“Always veering towards the conservative and traditional, they dislike novelties, experimentation or quirky fads.”
Opposite of past tense for to look forward to
“I dread the day the world I thought I knew will be gone and what that will bring.”
(welcome in) Opposite of past tense for to officially celebrate the coming or arrival of
“Dave said that he would dread the day of his wedding, and would not relish the exchanging of vows with any sense of anticipation.”
Opposite of past tense for to feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that is not currently in existence
“We will not force you to eat any greens if you so abhor them.”
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