Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Leave.
How to pronounce leave:
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Leave - as a noun
The period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
Example: "A ten day's leave to visit his mother"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leave of absenceHypernyms (Closely Related)
time offHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Permission to do something
Example: "She was granted leave to speak"
The act of departing politely
Example: "He disliked long farewells"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
farewellleave-takingpartingHypernyms (Closely Related)
departuregoinggoing awayleavingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Leave - as a verb
Go away from a place
Example: "At what time does your train leave?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go awaygo forthHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
go outdesertdepartquit
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
arriveGo and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness
Example: "She left a mess when she moved out"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Act or be so as to become in a specified state
Example: "The inflation left them penniless"
Leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking
Example: "Leave it as is"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leave aloneleave behindlet aloneHypernyms (Closely Related)
forbearrefrainHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move out of or depart from
Example: "Leave the room"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exitget outgo outHypernyms (Closely Related)
moveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
Example: "This leaves no room for improvement"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allowallow forprovideProduce as a result or residue
Example: "The water left a mark on the silk dress"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leadresultHypernyms (Closely Related)
bring aboutgive riseproduceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Remove oneself from an association with or participation in
Example: "She wants to leave"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
departpull up stakesHypernyms (Closely Related)
changeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put into the care or protection of someone
Example: "He left the decision to his deputy"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
entrustLeave or give by will after one's death
Example: "My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bequeathwillHypernyms (Closely Related)
giftgivepresentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have left or have as a remainder
Example: "That left the four of us"
Be survived by after one's death
Example: "He left six children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leave behindHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Transmit (knowledge or skills)
Example: "Give a secret to the russians"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
giveimpartpass onHypernyms (Closely Related)
tellHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Leave behind unintentionally
Example: "I forgot my umbrella in the restaurant"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forgetExample Sentences
"He took a leave of absence from work to travel."
"She was granted leave to attend her sister's wedding."
"The soldier was given a leave to visit his family."
"They submitted a request for leave due to personal reasons."
"I need to apply for leave in order to attend the conference."
Word Game Points
Is LEAVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, leave is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LEAVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is LEAVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, leave is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLEAVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is LEAVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, leave is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLEAVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
