Word LEAVE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

leave

🇺🇸 [liv]

Meanings

To depart from a place or situation, either temporarily or permanently. Leaving may involve physical departure or ending a connection with someone or something.

Examples

• She decided to leave the city for a quieter life.
• They leave work at 5 PM each day.
• He was reluctant to leave his friends.

Synonyms

depart • exit • go

Antonyms

stay • arrive • remain