Antonyms for invert

Grammar : Verb

Spell : verb in-vurt; adjective, noun in-vurt

Phonetic Transcription : verb ɪnˈvɜrt; adjective, noun ˈɪn vɜrt

Definition of invert

Origin : 1530s, from Middle French invertir or directly from Latin invertere "turn upside down, turn about," from in- "in, on" (see in- (2)) + vertere "to turn" (see versus). Related: Inverted; inverting; invertedly.

verb reverse; turn upside down

Example sentences :

On the other hand, the invert would have no influence on an individual who was not predisposed.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

For the same reason an invert is not virtuous because he does not seduce girls.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

Invert the pie-dish, and cut the paste to the size and shape of the under side of it.
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

Another way is to invert the hive in which the united swarms are to live, and strike the bees of the other hive into it as before.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

But this is to invert the order of the agencies by which the improvement of the law is carried on.
Extract from : « Ancient Law » by Sir Henry James Sumner Maine

But to say that we must make tools first, and then begin, is to invert the process of life.
Extract from : « A Preface to Politics » by Walter Lippmann

The leading idea was to reverse or invert everything in ordinary life.
Extract from : « Folkways » by William Graham Sumner

A method of supporting the invert bars is shown by Fig. 169; 2×2-in.
Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette

In gravel it was impossible to hold the true curve of the invert bottom.
Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette

A natural cement concrete is used for the invert and side walls.
Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette

Synonyms for invert

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