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LEAFING Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word leafing. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word leafing. (close relations)
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budding
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent

adjective satellite

• beginning to develop

burgeoning
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• very lively and profitable

developing
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible

adjective satellite

• relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply

emerging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• coming to maturity

• coming into existence

growing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• relating to or suitable for growth

noun

• (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

• (electronics) the production of (semiconductor) crystals by slow crystallization from the molten state

sprouting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow

unfolding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a developmental process

flick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)

• a short stroke

• a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

verb

• flash intermittently

• look through a book or other written material

• cause to move with a flick

• throw or toss with a quick motion

• shine unsteadily

• twitch or flutter

• cause to make a snapping sound

• touch or hit with a light, quick blow

• remove with a flick (of the hand)

flip
verbv
noun

• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

• a suite of internet protocols, which provide Security transparency, security and network management.

• hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

• a sudden, quick movement

• the act of flipping a coin

• a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water

• (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

adjective satellite

• marked by casual disrespect

verb

• lightly throw to see which side comes up

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• look through a book or other written material

• toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air

• cause to move with a flick

• throw or toss with a light motion

• move with a flick or light motion

• turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse

• react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way

• go mad, go crazy

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

foliage
nounn
noun

• the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

• (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament

folio
nounn
noun

• the system of numbering pages

• a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)

• a book (or manuscript) consisting of large sheets of paper folded in the middle to make two leaves or four pages

leafage
nounn
noun

• the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

leave
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty

• permission to do something

• the act of departing politely

verb

• go away from a place

• go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness

• act or be so as to become in a specified state

• leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking

• move out of or depart from

• make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain

• produce as a result or residue

• remove oneself from an association with or participation in

• put into the care or protection of someone

• leave or give by will after one's death

• have left or have as a remainder

• be survived by after one's death

• transmit (knowledge or skills)

• leave behind unintentionally

riff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation

• a Berber living in northern Morocco

verb

• look through a book or other written material

• play riffs

riffle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small wave on the surface of a liquid

• shuffling by splitting the pack and interweaving the two halves at their corners

verb

• twitch or flutter

• look through a book or other written material

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• shuffle (playing cards) by separating the deck into two parts and riffling with the thumbs so the cards intermix

thumb
nounn
noun

• the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

• the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb

• a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse

verb

• travel by getting free rides from motorists

• look through a book or other written material

• feel or handle with the fingers

Best Hypernyms For LEAFING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for leafing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
acquire develop get grow peruse produce section segment sheet turn
Phrases (4)
piece of paperplant organsheet of paperturn over

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