Antonyms for leave-takings

Grammar : Noun

Spell : leev-tey-king

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlivˌteɪ kɪŋ

Definition of leave-takings

Origin : late 14c., from leave (n.) + present participle of take (v.).

As in leave : noun holiday, time off
As in parting : noun goodbye, separation
As in separation : noun being apart; break-up
As in good-bye : noun parting
As in valediction : noun parting
As in adieu : noun parting remark or action
As in exit : noun leaving
As in farewell : noun departing saying; departure
As in goodbye : noun farewell statement

Example sentences :

Long and many were the leave-takings, but at last came the hour of her departure.
Extract from : « The White Lie » by William Le Queux

As soon as he had turned his back upon Magnolia, my leave-takings began.
Extract from : « Daisy » by Elizabeth Wetherell

I will not describe our leave-takings a second time, or my journey to Cork.
Extract from : « Paddy Finn » by W. H. G. Kingston

I will pass over the leave-takings with all the dear ones at home.
Extract from : « James Braithwaite, the Supercargo » by W.H.G. Kingston

Then came the last day of school, which began with leave-takings and embraces.
Extract from : « Coniston, Complete » by Winston Churchill

The old gentleman was always thus ceremonious in his leave-takings.
Extract from : « Dust » by Julian Hawthorne

Leave-takings should not be prolonged more than is absolutely necessary.
Extract from : « Manners and Rules of Good Society » by Anonymous

It is certainly better not to disturb Lady Sarah with leave-takings.'
Extract from : « Old Kensington » by Miss Thackeray

The leave-takings were as affecting as the meetings of these old friends had been.
Extract from : « The Country of the Pointed Firs » by Sarah Orne Jewett

I begin to realise now that we are going, with all these leave-takings.
Extract from : « Letters of a Diplomat's Wife » by Mary King Waddington

Synonyms for leave-takings

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