leave

/lˈiːv/

/ˈɫiv/

[verb] [noun]

to leave

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to go away from somewhere or someone

synonyms : go away

go forth

antonyms : arrive

1.1

to abandon one's wife, husband, or partner with no plan of returning

synonyms : depart

1.2

to stop living, working, or being a part of a particular place or group

synonyms : exit

get out

go out

antonyms : enter

1.3

to neglect or forget to take someone or something before going away from a place

to refrain from interfering or disturbing someone or something by allowing them to remain in a particular place, condition, etc.

synonyms : leave alone

leave behind

let alone

2.1

to cause something to occur or to remain as a result

synonyms : lead

result

2.2

to make something be seen, heard, or noticed by delivering, writing or recording something

synonyms : give

impart

pass on

2.3

to remain untouched or unused

2.4

to let someone deal with something in one's place

synonyms : entrust

2.5

to refrain from doing or dealing with something

2.6

to have a surviving family member who continue to live after one's death

synonyms : leave behind

2.7

to give someone something, particularly money and wealth, after one's death

synonyms : bequeath

will

antonyms : disinherit

2.8

(in mathematics) to have a certain amount remaining

Leave

[NOUN]

a timespan during which one is allowed to be absent from their duty or job

synonyms : leave of absence

the act of departing politely

synonyms : farewell

leave-taking

parting

formal permission to do something

Examples

1. The generous millionaire left his entire fortune to his beloved nephew.

2. A multitude of fans left comments on the artist's social media post.

3. The spicy beef jerky left a smoky aftertaste in my mouth.

4. Leaves change colour in autumn.