Antonyms for carried through


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kar-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkær i


Definition of carried through

Origin :
  • c.1600, "vehicle for carrying," from carry (v.). U.S. football sense attested by 1949.
  • As in make : verb enact, execute
  • As in perform : verb carry out, accomplish
  • As in prosecute : verb follow through, persevere
  • As in realize : verb accomplish
  • As in survive : verb continue to live
  • As in carry the ball : verb assume the leading role
  • As in achieve : verb bring to successful conclusion; reach a goal
  • As in carry out : verb complete activity
  • As in effectuate : verb effect
  • As in effect : verb carry out, accomplish
  • As in enact : verb authorize, legislate
  • As in endure : verb continue; be durable
  • As in finish : verb bring to a conclusion; get done
Example sentences :
  • He, therefore, attacked and carried through the great undertaking.
  • Extract from : « Great Astronomers » by R. S. Ball
  • The motor power was carried through the air from a central source.
  • Extract from : « Charles Carleton Coffin » by William Elliot Griffis, D. D.
  • She was noted for her benevolence and piety, and these she carried through life.
  • Extract from : « Robert Toombs » by Pleasant A. Stovall
  • We were carried through the streets, and out to the western side of the village.
  • Extract from : « The Scalp Hunters » by Mayne Reid
  • He was carried through their midst, and thrust into the Calabozo.
  • Extract from : « The White Chief » by Mayne Reid
  • His footsteps rang on the iron stairs and carried through the structure.
  • Extract from : « In the Control Tower » by Will Mohler
  • I'm in the middle of the stream, and likely to be carried through the wall.
  • Extract from : « The Search for the Silver City » by James Otis
  • He faced it gallantly, but had to be carried through by Franklin.
  • Extract from : « Benjamin Franklin » by John Torrey Morse, Jr.
  • On this point only had she a will of her own, which she carried through with an iron hand.
  • Extract from : « The Daughter of an Empress » by Louise Muhlbach
  • I mean that my orders shall be carried through at whatever risk.
  • Extract from : « Patsy » by S. R. Crockett

Synonyms for carried through

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