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Antonyms for revoke

Grammar : Verb
Spell : ri-vohk
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈvoʊk

Definition of revoke

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Old French revoquer (13c.), from Latin revocare "rescind, call back," from re- "back" (see re-) + vocare "to call" (see voice (n.)). Related: Revoked; revoking.
  • verb take back; cancel
Example sentences :
  • Fate has cut and shuffled the cards for you; the game is yours, unless you revoke.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • But pray, Sir, interrupting him, how came you to apprehend that I should revoke my intention?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • "It's not too late to revoke my opinion," said she, passionately.
  • Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever
  • It had been necessary for Parliament to revoke its old persecuting statutes.
  • Extract from : « John Knox » by A. Taylor Innes
  • A revoke cannot be claimed after the cards are cut for the next deal.
  • Extract from : « The Laws of Euchre » by H. C. Leeds
  • In no case can a player be compelled to play a card which would oblige him to revoke.
  • Extract from : « The Laws of Euchre » by H. C. Leeds
  • At the end of the hand the claimants of a revoke may search all the tricks.
  • Extract from : « The Laws of Euchre » by H. C. Leeds
  • The penalty of a revoke takes precedence of all other scores.
  • Extract from : « The Laws of Euchre » by H. C. Leeds
  • When you are dummy the new rules permit you to call a revoke.
  • Extract from : « You Should Worry Says John Henry » by George V. Hobart
  • You've got to agree with me that the inspectors will suspend you—revoke your license.
  • Extract from : « Blow The Man Down » by Holman Day

Synonyms for revoke

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