Antonyms for return


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : ri-turn
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈtɜrn


Definition of return

Origin :
  • early 14c., "to come back, come or go back to a former position" (intransitive), from Old French retorner "turn back, turn round, return" (Modern French retourner), from re- "back" (see re-) + torner "to turn" (see turn (v.)). Transitive sense of "report officially" is early 15c.; "to send back" is mid-15c.; that of "to turn back" is from c.1500. Meaning "to give in repayment" is 1590s; that of "give back, restore" c.1600. Related: Returned; returning.
  • noun coming again
  • noun earnings, benefit
  • noun answer
  • noun summary
  • verb go back, turn back
  • verb give back, send back
  • verb earn
  • verb answer
Example sentences :
  • You can even now return, if you will submit to be a mere sojourner in Athens.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • But am I so fortunate as to find you willing to return with me?
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Accept them for a dowry; and allow me to claim one privilege in return.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Pericles had not visited his son since his return to perfect consciousness.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • If he should do so, the law would compel him to return her magnificent dowry.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • The philosopher was too deeply impressed to return to the festivities of Olympia.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • When you return, you will find a trifling token of remembrance for yourself and Philothea.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • A free ticket was given to Robert in return for some slight service.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He had a large family at home waiting his return from a Western journey.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Is there any chance of making Mr. Davis return the money my father deposited with him?
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Synonyms for return

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