Forsake and Retain

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Forsake

Forsake verb - To cause to remain behind.
Usage example: forsaking most of our possessions, we evacuated just before the hurricane struck
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Retain is an antonym for forsake.
Nearby Words: forsaken, forsaking

Retain

Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.
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Forsake is an antonym for retain.
Nearby Words: retainer, retaining
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Common collocations

humanity forsake humanity retain humanity
soul forsake soul retain soul
ability forsake ability retain ability
power forsake power retain power
Other words: position, honor, name, status, title, powers, bodies.
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