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 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

Its lightweight material is breathable enough for warmer days, while the relaxed silhouette leaves plenty of room to layer it over sweaters after temperatures drop. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

That leaves Brazil, Nigeria, and the US as the only teams to qualify for every tournament. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026

This wood paste cleans, polishes, and leaves behind a beautiful, shiny finish. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

The ruling leaves one of the country’s top tech firms branded with the kind of label once reserved for foreign companies suspected of helping spies. — Ian Duncan, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

That flexibility could prove essential once the truck leaves Europe. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

That leaves sophomore DaSaahn Brame, South Alabama senior transfer Trent Thomas and other newcomers to fill the gap. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Noun

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

But in a forest, branches and leaves can obstruct the camera’s view. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Belk said nor’easters are not unusual as New England moves into fall, but one concern this early in the season is that leaves remain on the trees, creating more wind resistance. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Other road and weather factors to consider are heavy thunderstorms and standing water, slick roads from oil and grime after the rain, leaves and debris, as well as occasional ice. — Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Traditionally, tempeh is made by fermenting whole black or yellow soybeans with the fungus Rhizopus oligosporus, and then compacting it into small loaves which are then wrapped in banana leaves to age. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Soak them, then simmer them low and slow with chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, garlic, and bay leaves until tender. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Keep the cuttings in a shady site until leaves start to form, and then they can then be gradually moved into a full-sun location. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

This creamy dip is delicious on bread, endive leaves, sweet mini peppers, and other fresh vegetables. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026