Synonyms of leaves

leaves 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of leave

1

as in abandons

to cause to remain behind

you can leave your lunch in the refrigerator while we're outside

starry-eyed lovers who promise never to leave one another

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abandons
• strands
• deserts
• dumps
• quits
• forsakes
• ignores
• escapes
• forgets
• discards
• vacates
• relinquishes
• flings
• walks away from
• ditches
• sheds
• maroons
• walks out on
• rejects
• scraps
• throws away
• yields
• withdraws (from)
• surrenders
• jettisons
• delivers
• throws out
• renounces
• retreats (from)
• separates (from)
• disowns
• takes off (from)
• hands over
• cuts off
• gives up
• junks
• repudiates
• sacrifices
• neglects
• abjures
• disregards
• shucks (off)
• distances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• has
• keeps
• retains
• holds
• possesses
• owns
• reserves
• harbors
• reclaims
• saves
• withholds
• rescues
• redeems

2

as in bequeaths

to give by means of a will

I'm going to leave all of my possessions to my children

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bequeaths
• passes (down)
• wills
• deeds
• devises
• hands down
• hands on

3

as in quits

to give up (a job or office)

he left his job in the city and moved out into the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quits
• abandons
• retires (from)
• bags
• resigns (from)
• gives notice
• vacates
• chucks
• steps down (from)
• steps aside (from)
• throws up
• drops out (of)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stays (at)
• hires (out or on)

4

as in hands

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another

why don't you leave your watch with me while you swim?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hands
• gives
• transfers
• entrusts
• delivers
• delegates
• passes
• relinquishes
• recommends
• transmits
• confides
• commends
• commits
• reposes
• consigns
• turns over
• trusts
• lends
• grants
• vests
• submits
• loans
• gives over
• bequeaths
• hands over
• divides
• distributes
• confers
• assigns
• furnishes
• disperses
• dispenses
• deals (out)
• yields
• supplies
• surrenders
• turns in
• releases
• wills
• hands in
• advances
• hands down
• hands on
• retransmits
• redelivers
• retransfers
• recommits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• holds
• keeps
• retains
• possesses
• receives
• reserves
• owns
• takes
• accepts
• withholds
• holds back
• occupies
• detains
• takes in
• takes over

5

as in dumps

to end a usually intimate relationship with

is there ever a good way to leave a lover?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dumps
• ditches
• abandons
• cuts
• breaks off (with)
• blows off
• jilts
• kisses off
• forsakes
• kisses good-bye
• deserts
• snubs
• cold-shoulders
• brushes (aside or off)
• high-hats
• quits
• slights
• maroons

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• takes
• befriends
• hooks up (with)
• latches (on or onto)

6

as in lets

to give permission to

aw, leave him come

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lets
• allows
• permits
• authorizes
• empowers
• approves
• liberates
• endorses
• licenses
• frees
• indulges
• caters (to)
• gives in (to)
• sanctions
• releases
• commissions
• humors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibits
• forbids
• prevents
• enjoins
• discourages
• blocks
• inhibits
• deters
• curbs
• impedes
• constrains
• obstructs
• bars
• frustrates
• holds back

leaves

2 of 2

noun

plural of leave

1

as in vacations

a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended

the soldier was on leave for three days before having to report back to base

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vacations
• breaks
• holidays
• recesses
• hols
• rests
• furloughs
• liberties
• relaxations
• sabbaticals
• intervals
• legal holidays
• breathers
• holy days
• feasts
• respites
• intermissions
• interims

2

as in permissions

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something

the editor gave the reporters leave to follow up on their initial investigation of the senator's fund-raising practices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• permissions
• authorizations
• consents
• permits
• warrants
• allowances
• sanctions
• signatures
• clearances
• green lights
• licenses
• sufferances
• seals
• grants
• stamps
• concurrences
• passes
• certifications
• accreditations
• tolerances
• agreements
• liberties
• acquiescences
• patents
• assents
• concessions
• acceptances
• imprimaturs
• tolerations
• OKs
• accords

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibitions
• denials
• refusals
• proscriptions
• rejections
• revocations
• injunctions
• vetoes
• taboos
• interdictions
• suppressions
• exclusions
• discouragements
• repressions
• bans
• deterrences
• embargoes

3

as in departures

the act of leaving a place

the party was clearly dying down, and it was time to take our leave

Synonyms & Similar Words

• departures
• goings
• exits
• evacuations
• withdrawals
• flights
• exoduses
• partings
• farewells
• decampments
• outgoes
• retreats
• leave-takings
• retirements
• emigrations
• embarkations
• abandonments
• diasporas
• embarkments
• egresses
• disembarkations
• relinquishments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• arrivals
• appearances
• approaches
• comings
• entrances
• advents
• ingresses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leaves

Verb

The duo leaves us there for nearly six minutes, sending drone clouds of various textures while Schwendener’s voice drifts through the distant fog. — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026

And for an offense that managed just one extra-base hit in the series, coming in the final inning, that leaves behind an unfilled filling for an offensive unit that produced so many scoring opportunities in the regular season. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

This leaves homeowners effectively trapped in aging homes with no easy way out, or way to improve them. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

The design also leaves additional capacity across several spacecraft systems. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

Not saying that's the rule, just saying the rulebook leaves it out. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

That leaves a considerable number of non-MAGA Republican voters. — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

The Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Concealer, which is lightweight and leaves behind a blur-like finish without weighing down the skin. — Christina Oehler, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

His uneven performance as a starter leaves the Royals with a key decision to make. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Noun

There's a fittingly witchy gift shop filled with all sorts of tchotchkes and collectibles, including spell books, tarot cards, cups for reading tea leaves, and a selection of history books. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

The air is crisp (finally), the leaves are crisp, and the apples are perfect for crisp martinis. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026

The substances aren’t natural kratom — as was suspected due to earlier law enforcement reports — which is an herb from the leaves of the tropical tree Mitragyna speciosa native to Southeast Asia. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

Abbott’s hangdog monotonousness as one of the men who can’t recognize what Cathy is leaves East of Eden imbalanced. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026

That 7dBA output is practically inaudible—quieter than rustling leaves (around 20dBA) and well below the 25dBA to 30dBA ambient floor of a quiet library or nighttime bedroom. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

Natural vs synthetic According to Haddow, natural kratom leaves have been used for centuries in Southeast Asia. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026

One breakthrough leading into that period of acclaim was Ferrer’s 1968 guerrilla action involving driving 87 bushels of fall leaves from Philadelphia to New York in a pickup truck, and scattering them in front of art institutions. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Some inland flash flooding will be possible, especially in areas with poor drainage, where blown leaves can clog storm drains, or where the heaviest bands of rain move through. — Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026