Essay and Quit

Opposite meaning words

Essay verb - To make an effort to do.

Usage example: he had been in gymnastics for some time before he even considered essaying that move

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Quit is an antonym for essay.

Nearby Words: essayed, essayist, essaying

Quit verb - To give up (a job or office).

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Essay is an antonym for quit.

Nearby Words: quitting, quitter, quits, quitted

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