Opposite of to launch or ascend vertically into the air
“Due to the effect of wind, it could happen that by scrupulously following the indicator, the plane would finally land at the destination.”
Opposite of to leave a place hastily, often for another
“Our plan is to leave Dallas, Texas, in the morning at about eight o'clock and arrive in New York the following morning at about five o'clock.”
Opposite of to remove, especially something worn
“I quickly don a pair of pants before I answer the door.”
Opposite of to subtract a quantity or number
“Add two and two, and you get four.”
Opposite of to abolish or discontinue (something previously supplied or offered)
“If the policy has been in a lapsed state for a very short period of time, the insurer may reinstate the policy without any evidence of insurability.”
Opposite of to become successful or popular
“The trend would flop in the early 80s but pick up again in the early 2000s.”
Opposite of to increase dramatically in value, amount or degree
“A depreciating euro led to expectations that its value would depreciate further, providing another reason for capital to move to the USA.”
(slang, dated) Opposite of to steal or rob from
“Part of him, the public servant, knows that a heist is a dishonorable act, and his conscience tells him to reconsider it.”
(remain) Opposite of to retreat from something frightening or dangerous
“To go out during the dark and encounter the violence of the conflicting elements might turn out more fatal than to remain where he was.”
(advance) Opposite of to retreat from something frightening or dangerous
“When they saw an opportunity to gain territory, the armed forces decided to advance into the capital.”
Opposite of to physically cut off or sever
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