Another word for leave

Abandon, begin one's journey, and absent oneself from are another word for leave. Arrive, come, and stay are the opposites of leave. On this page, find 52 synonyms for leave, parts of speech, and examples of leave sentences.

Leave synonyms

Leave can be defined as a period of time when someone is permitted to be absent from work, duty, or another obligation.

  • Abandon
  • Abscond from
  • Absent oneself from
  • Be gone from
  • Begin one's journey
  • Bolt from
  • Check out
  • Clear off
  • Clear out
  • Cut and run
  • Cut
  • Decamp from
  • Depart from
  • Disappear from
  • Do a bunk
  • Do a disappearing act
  • Escape (from)
  • Evacuate
  • Exit from
  • Flee (from)
  • Flit
  • Fly from
  • Go AWOL
  • Go away from
  • Go from
  • Head
  • Make off
  • Make oneself scarce
  • Make tracks
  • Make
  • Pack one's bags
  • Pull out of
  • Push off
  • Quit
  • Retire from
  • Run away from
  • Say one's farewells/goodbyes
  • Scoot
  • Set off
  • Shove off
  • Sling one's hook
  • Split
  • Take French leave
  • Take off
  • Take one's leave of
  • Take oneself off from
  • Up sticks
  • Vacate
  • Vamoose
  • Withdraw from
  • Set sail

Leave sentences

  • Please don't leave; stay a little longer.
  • They decided to leave early to avoid traffic.
  • He left his keys on the kitchen counter.
  • The train departed, leaving the platform empty.
  • She left a note explaining her absence.
  • Don't leave without saying goodbye to everyone.
  • They promised not to leave each other's side.

Leave parts of speech

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