Antonyms for tote


Grammar : Verb
Spell : toht
Phonetic Transcription : toÊŠt


Definition of tote

Origin :
  • "to carry," 1670s, of unknown origin; originally attested in Virginia, but OED discounts the popular theory of its origin in a W.African language (cf. Kikongo tota "pick up," Kimbundu tuta "carry, load," related to Swahili tuta "pile up, carry"). Related: Toted; toting. Tote bag is first recorded 1900.
  • verb carry
Example sentences :
  • Can you get yourself home from this spot, or shall I borrow a wheelbarrow and tote you there?
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • "You'll have to tote them there things," he swiftly explained.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Pluto had to just about tote him home––following the dogs at his age, the idea!
  • Extract from : « The Bondwoman » by Marah Ellis Ryan
  • Craig was making his way along the tote road in a buckboard, with a driver.
  • Extract from : « Joan of Arc of the North Woods » by Holman Day
  • The tote road was rough and rocky and the equipage was light.
  • Extract from : « Joan of Arc of the North Woods » by Holman Day
  • Poor fellow, he really did think he could tote dat horse on his back.
  • Extract from : « Slave Narratives, Oklahoma » by Various
  • When I was small my job was to tote cool water to the field to the hands.
  • Extract from : « Slave Narratives, Oklahoma » by Various
  • This main road is quite distinct from and much superior to the tote road.
  • Extract from : « Handwork in Wood » by William Noyes
  • Then I let her tote the worry of it around while I ride off to Mesa.
  • Extract from : « Brand Blotters » by William MacLeod Raine
  • "Tote on mama," cried the child hurriedly, as if it felt there was no time to be lost.
  • Extract from : « Peak's Island » by Ford Paul

Synonyms for tote

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