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"
Synonyms:
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?"
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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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