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spring (for)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of spring (for)

to give what is owed for
  • offered to spring for dinner for the whole gang
Synonyms of spring (for)

ante (up), balance, clear, discharge, foot, liquidate, meet, pay, pay off, pay up, pony up, quit, recompense, settle, stand
Antonyms of spring (for)

repudiate

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