Dictionary Check: leave
"leave" is a valid word!
Scrabble
8
points
Words with Friends
10
points
Definition
noun
the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
Example:
"a ten day's leave to visit his mother"
noun
permission to do something
Example:
"she was granted leave to speak"
noun
the act of departing politely
Example:
"he disliked long farewells"
verb
go away from a place
Example:
"At what time does your train leave?"
verb
go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness
Example:
"She left a mess when she moved out"
verb
act or be so as to become in a specified state
Example:
"The inflation left them penniless"
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