Take up and Throw out

Opposite meaning terms

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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Throw out is an antonym for take up.

Throw out verb - To throw or give off.

Usage example: the charcoal grill is throwing out big billows of black smoke

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Take up is an antonym for throw out.

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