Opposite of to state explicitly
Opposite of to stipulate action to be taken as an order or instruction
Opposite of to specify or require as a condition
Opposite of to create a list or enumerated account of
Opposite of to assign to a category
“I assimilate everything in my fridge because I do not have the time to sort through my groceries.”
Opposite of to mention as an example or reference
Opposite of to (officially) decide on or establish something
“Harry's deliberate actions was a severe shock to Brian's sensitive and affectionate nature and seemed for a time to unsettle his plans and mar his hopes.”
Opposite of to say as a further remark
“He would conceal a secret and take it to his grave.”
Opposite of to choose or select
“I firmly believe in taking the custom route, deselect any options that you don't think you need and only select those that you do.”
Opposite of to decide on and announce
“Passengers will be allowed to change or cancel the date of travel without penalty up until 24 hours prior to travel.”
Opposite of to provide full information about
“While the doctor may restrict disclosure in order to help the patient, it is not allowable to withhold information regarding risks out of getting the patient to accept treatment.”
Opposite of to establish or stipulate as a previous condition
“Is the contract rigid enough to prevent any deviations from our agreement?”
Opposite of to identify or select something from a range of options
Opposite of to mark out the boundary or limits of
“As pioneers of experiential art, the duo wanted to blur the lines between reality and cartoonish fantasy.”
Opposite of to make a choice, especially for a given job, position or role
“The council did give Bishop Diomid a last chance to repent, and if he does, the decision to strip him of his position will not go into force.”
Opposite of to mark or fix the limits of
Opposite of to specify or define something
(with an object) Opposite of to provide a listener or reader with information
“The weather-beaten sign is illegible and will conceal how much further you have to travel.”
Opposite of to explain something clearly and carefully
Opposite of to express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing
“I heard her mumble something under her breath as she was escorted out of the building.”
Opposite of to come to a judgment
“Because of your erratic results, the boss will waver when he decides on what your pay increase should be.”
Opposite of to create a list or enumerated account of
Opposite of to set, or to serve as, a limit to
“If you ignore the warnings and choose to exceed the speed limit, you put yourself and everyone else on the road at risk.”
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