Antonyms for trove

Grammar : Noun

Spell : trohv

Phonetic Transcription : troʊv

Definition of trove

Origin : 1888, from treasure trove (c.1550), from Anglo-French tresor trové (late 12c.), translating Latin thesaurus inventus, literally "treasure found." Originally any precious metal object one finds hidden whose owner is unknown. As this usually meant ancient hoards, the term came to mean "treasure hoard" in popular use. Rendered treasure found from mid-15c.

As in accumulation : noun gathering or amassing
As in stash : noun hoard
As in conglomeration : noun accumulation, potpourri
As in hoard : noun stockpile

Example sentences :

I never knew it was there, and gave the trove to Naboth as a direct gift from Heaven.
Extract from : « Life's Handicap » by Rudyard Kipling

Often she prayed Tarraway to come for her, but he turned a deaf ear to her cry, and was never more seen in Trove.
Extract from : « Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series » by William Bottrell

Many who came from a distance went down to Trove to pass a merry Christmas night.
Extract from : « Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series » by William Bottrell

Junius stayed with the trove in his hands and the tingling of an odd excitement in his mind.
Extract from : « Where the Pavement Ends » by John Russell

The boys sat round-eyed on their beds considering the possibilities of this trove.
Extract from : « Stalky & Co. » by Rudyard Kipling

I am taking a present to His Majesty, which will, I trove, relieve him of all anxiety regarding money matters.
Extract from : « The Young Cavalier » by Percy F. Westerman

"I trove he'll do you no more, for he'll dance at the end of a rope within the hour," said the soldier, preparing to move on.
Extract from : « The Young Cavalier » by Percy F. Westerman

Trove was Bluebell's confidant and the repository of her woes, and perhaps as safe a one as young ladies generally choose.
Extract from : « Bluebell » by Mrs. George Croft Huddleston

Then the value of her trove struck her, and she cast about for the best method of using it.
Extract from : « The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition » by Rudyard Kipling

Hall gave the trove of pearls a closer and longer scrutiny, estimating the different parcels and adding the sum aloud.
Extract from : « A Son Of The Sun » by Jack London

Synonyms for trove

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