Elapse and Terminate

Elapse

Elapse verb - To come to an end.
Usage example: in those coin-operated binoculars at scenic areas your viewing time seems to elapse almost before it has begun
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Synonyms for Elapse

Terminate and elapse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Terminate" instead a verb "Elapse".

Nearby Word: elapsing

Terminate

Terminate verb - To come to an end.
Usage example: this class will terminate with the arrival of Memorial Day

Elapse and terminate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Elapse" instead a verb "Terminate".

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