LEAVE
Scrabble letter values: L1E1A1V4E1 = 8
Definition
- noun the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty. — synonyms: leave_of_absence
- noun permission to do something.
- noun the act of departing politely. — synonyms: farewell, leave-taking, parting
- verb go away from a place. — synonyms: go_forth, go_away
- verb go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness.
- verb act or be so as to become in a specified state.
- verb leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking. — synonyms: leave_alone, leave_behind, let_alone
- verb move out of or depart from. — synonyms: exit, go_out, get_out
- verb make a possibility or provide opportunity for. — synonyms: allow_for, allow, provide
- verb produce as a result or residue. — synonyms: result, lead
- verb remove oneself from an association with or participation in. — synonyms: depart, pull_up_stakes
- verb put into the care or protection of someone. — synonyms: entrust
- verb leave or give by will after one's death. — synonyms: bequeath, will
- verb have left or have as a remainder.
- verb be survived by after one's death. — synonyms: leave_behind
- verb transmit (knowledge or skills). — synonyms: impart, give, pass_on
- verb leave behind unintentionally. — synonyms: forget
Examples
- “a ten day's leave to visit his mother”
- “she was granted leave to speak”
- “he disliked long farewells”