Forsake and Take up

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Forsake verb - To cause to remain behind.

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Take up is an antonym for forsake.

Nearby Words: forsaken, forsaking

Take up verb - To take for one's own use (something originated by another).

Usage example: one cluster of fans started chanting the team name of the champions, and the crowd quickly took up the cry

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Forsake is an antonym for take up.

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