Roost and Rise

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Roost verb - To come to rest after descending from the air.

Usage example: pigeons flying home to roost on the roof

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Rise is an antonym for roost.

Nearby Words: roosted, rooster, roosting

Rise verb - To leave one's bed.

Usage example: I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven

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Roost is an antonym for rise.

Nearby Words: rising, risen

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