Refrain and Take

Refrain

Refrain verb - Choose not to consume.

Take is an antonym for refrain.

Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

Take

Take verb - To put up with (something painful or difficult).
Usage example: I can't take anymore of your whining about your former boyfriend

Refrain is an antonym for take.

Nearby Words: taking, taken, taker

Common collocations

note refrain note take note
chance refrain chance take chance
form refrain form take form
time refrain time take time
Other words: money, steps.

Both words in one sentence

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