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Invert

To turn over; to put upside down; to upset; to place in a contrary order or direction; to reverse; as, to invert a cup, the order of words, rules of justice, etc.

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Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Reorder 76% connected

To order a second time.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Reversal 74% connected

Intended to reverse; implying reversal.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Reversal 74% connected

Intended to reverse; implying reversal.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Reverse 74% connected

Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Reverse 74% connected

Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Reversible 74% connected

Capable of being reversed; as, a chair or seat having a reversible back; a reversible judgment or sentence.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Reversible 74% connected

Capable of being reversed; as, a chair or seat having a reversible back; a reversible judgment or sentence.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Reversion 74% connected

The act of returning, or coming back; return.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Reversion 74% connected

The act of returning, or coming back; return.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Reverse 92% connected

Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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