Definition (noun) the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
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a ten day's leave to visit his mother
Definition (noun) permission to do something
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she was granted leave to speak
Definition (noun) the act of departing politely
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he disliked long farewells
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he took his leave
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parting is such sweet sorrow
Definition (verb) go away from a place
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At what time does your train leave?
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She didn't leave until midnight
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The ship leaves at midnight
Definition (verb) go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness
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She left a mess when she moved out
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His good luck finally left him
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her husband left her after 20 years of marriage
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she wept thinking she had been left behind
Definition (verb) act or be so as to become in a specified state
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The inflation left them penniless
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The president's remarks left us speechless
Definition (verb) leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking
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leave it as is
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leave the young fawn alone
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leave the flowers that you see in the park behind
Definition (verb) move out of or depart from
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leave the room
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the fugitive has left the country
Definition (verb) make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
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This leaves no room for improvement
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The evidence allows only one conclusion
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allow for mistakes
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leave lots of time for the trip
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This procedure provides for lots of leeway
Definition (verb) have as a result or residue
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The water left a mark on the silk dress
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Her blood left a stain on the napkin
Definition (verb) remove oneself from an association with or participation in
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She wants to leave
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The teenager left home
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She left her position with the Red Cross
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He left the Senate after two terms
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after 20 years with the same company, she pulled up stakes
Definition (verb) put into the care or protection of someone
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He left the decision to his deputy
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leave your child the nurse's care
Definition (verb) leave or give by will after one's death
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My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry
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My grandfather left me his entire estate
Definition (verb) have left or have as a remainder
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That left the four of us
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19 minus 8 leaves 11
Definition (verb) be survived by after one's death
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He left six children
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At her death, she left behind her husband and 11 cats
Definition (verb) transmit (knowledge or skills)
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give a secret to the Russians
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leave your name and address here
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impart a new skill to the students
Definition (verb) leave behind unintentionally
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I forgot my umbrella in the restaurant
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I left my keys inside the car and locked the doors