FAIL
Scrabble letter values: F4A1I1L1 = 7
Definition
- verb fail to do something. — synonyms: neglect
- verb be unsuccessful. — synonyms: go_wrong, miscarry
- verb disappoint, prove undependable to. — synonyms: betray
- verb stop operating or functioning. — synonyms: go_bad, give_way, die, give_out, conk_out, go, break, break_down
- verb be unable.
- verb judge unacceptable.
- verb fail to get a passing grade. — synonyms: flunk, bomb, flush_it
- verb fall short in what is expected.
- verb become bankrupt or insolvent.
- verb prove insufficient. — synonyms: run_out, give_out
- verb get worse.
Examples
- “leave something undone”
- “She failed to notice that her child was no longer in his crib”
- “The secretary failed to call the customer and the company lost the account”