Meaning of 'leave'

noun

the act of departing politely

Synonyms: farewell

noun

permission to do something

Example: "I was granted leave to speak."

Synonyms: consent

noun

the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty

Example: "I asked for a ten day's leave to visit my family."

Synonyms: leave of absence

verb

leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking

Example: "leave it as is"

Synonyms: leave alone

verb

be survived by after one's death

Synonyms: leave behind

verb

leave behind unintentionally

Synonyms: forget

verb

go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness

verb

go away from a place

Example: "At what time does your train leave?"

Synonyms: go away go forth

verb

move out of or depart from

Example: "leave the room"

Synonyms: exit

verb

leave or give by will after one's death

Synonyms: will bequeath

verb

put into the care or protection of someone

Synonyms: entrust

verb

remove oneself from an association with or participation in

Example: "They want to leave."

Synonyms: depart pull up stakes

verb

have as a result or residue

Synonyms: lead result

verb

make a possibility or provide opportunity for

Synonyms: provide allow allow for

verb

act or be so as to become in a specified state

verb

have left or have as a remainder