Bore and Call forth

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Bore verb - To make a hole or series of holes in.

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Call forth is an antonym for bore.

Nearby Words: boring, bored, borer

Call forth verb - Evoke or provoke to appear or occur.

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Bore is an antonym for call forth in topics: start, become or make aware.

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