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leave
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Meanings
verb
  • go away from.
    E.g. she left London on June 6
  • allow or cause to remain.
    E.g. the parts he disliked he would alter and the parts he didn't dislike he'd leave
  • cause (someone or something) to be in a particular state or position.
    E.g. he'll leave you in no doubt about what he thinks
noun
  • (in snooker, croquet, and other games) the position in which a player leaves the balls for the next player.
noun
  • time when one has permission to be absent from work or from duty in the armed forces.
    E.g. Joe was home on leave
  • permission.
    E.g. the Secretary of State wishes to seek leave to appeal
verb
  • (of a plant) put out new leaves.
    E.g. trees leaved, wild flowers burst in profusion on the far side of the lake.

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