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to leave
1.1
to neglect or forget to take someone or something before going away from a place
Example
I left my sunglasses on the beach.
Oops, I left my backpack on the train.
The couple left their bikes at the park and walked home instead.
I accidentally left my keys at home when I rushed out this morning.
1.2
to stop living, working, or being a part of a particular place or group
Example
He decided to leave his job and pursue a new career.
After graduating high school, she left home to attend college.
The teacher's announcement to leave the school surprised the students.
1.3
to abandon one's wife, husband, or partner with no plan of returning
Example
He left his wife for another woman.
He left his wife and children without warning.
After years of unhappiness, she decided to leave her husband.
I couldn't bring myself to confess because I feared you would leave me.
2.1
to have a surviving family member who continue to live after one's death
Example
When John passed away, he left two adult sons and a daughter-in-law.
The deceased leaves a devoted partner and a newborn baby.
Sarah left a loving family who will cherish her memory.
2.2
to give someone something, particularly money and wealth, after one's death
Example
The generous millionaire left his entire fortune to his beloved nephew.
John's uncle left him a valuable collection of rare coins.
In his will, he left a substantial amount of money to his favorite charity.
Martha's grandmother left her a vintage necklace as a cherished heirloom.
Jane's will ensured that she left her estate to her surviving relatives.
2.3
to make something be seen, heard, or noticed by delivering, writing or recording something
Example
A multitude of fans left comments on the artist's social media post.
I left a voicemail for you on your phone.
Someone left a message for you on the answering machine.
Leave a message on his voicemail explaining the situation.
Leave a note on the fridge to remind yourself of the appointment.
2.4
to let someone deal with something in one's place
Example
Please leave the decision-making to the experts in this matter.
They didn't leave anything to luck.
I'll leave the task to you while I attend the meeting.
Can I leave it to you to handle the customer complaint?
2.5
to cause something to remain as a result
Example
She left a lipstick stain on the coffee mug.
His words left a lasting impact on me.
The muddy shoes left tracks on the freshly cleaned carpet.
2.6
(in mathematics) to have a certain amount remaining
Example
Taking away 4 from 9 leaves a remainder of 5.
2.7
to refrain from doing or dealing with something
Example
My son leaves studying for tests until the night before.
Leave the laundry, I'll take care of it tomorrow.
Let's leave the issue for now and discuss it later.
She leaves organizing her paperwork until the day it's due.
Leave
Example
They will leave for their vacation tomorrow morning.
The bus will leave in five minutes, so be quick!
I need to leave for the airport in an hour.
She decided to leave the party because it was too crowded.
His unexpected resignation from the company left his colleagues in shock.
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