Begin and Retire

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Begin

Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).
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Retire is an antonym for begin.
Nearby Word: beginning

Retire

Retire verb - To go to one's bed in order to sleep.
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Synonyms for Retire
Antonyms for Retire
Begin is an antonym for retire in leave a place or responsibility topic.
Nearby Words: retired, retiring, retirement, retiree
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Common collocations

rampage begin rampage retire rampage
life begin life retire life
work begin work retire work
plot begin plot retire plot
Other words: time, game, quest.

Both words in one sentence

  • Wet Blanket Wife In The Caper, she reminds The Hero that he promised to retire after that One Last Job, or is trying to get him out of the game to begin with.
    Source: Wet Blanket Wife
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