Synonyms for leave

Other words for “leave”, grouped by meaning.

We found 26 synonyms for “leave”. The most common are leave of absence, farewell, leave-taking, parting, go forth.

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

noun the act of departing politely

verb go away from a place

Oppositesarrive

verb leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking

verb move out of or depart from

verb make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain

verb produce as a result or residue

verb remove oneself from an association with or participation in

verb put into the care or protection of someone

Synonymsentrust

verb leave or give by will after one's death

verb be survived by after one's death

verb transmit (knowledge or skills)

verb leave behind unintentionally

Synonymsforget

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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