Remain [verb]

Definition of Remain:

stay, wait

Synonyms of Remain:

● Hover

● Go on

● Linger

● Stop

● Live

● Continue

● Endure

● Stand

● Persist

● Last

● Prevail

● Survive

● Wait

● Reside

● Perch

● Tarry

● Rest

● Freeze

● Squat

● Bunk

● Visit

● Abide

● Delay

● Cling

● Lodge

● Dwell

● Inhabit

● Halt

● Hang

● Nest

● Outlast

● Pause

● Sojourn

● Bide

● Outlive

● Sit tight

● Bivouac

● Roost

● Be left

● Hang out

● Hold over

● Hold the fort

● Keep on

● Make camp

● Put on hold

● Remain standing

● Sit out

● Sit through

● Stay behind

● Stay in

● Stay over

● Stay put

● Stick around


Opposite/Antonyms of Remain:

● Forge

● Depart

● Move

● Carry on

● Die

● Leave

● Go

● Lie

● Hurry

● Discontinue

● Cease


Sentence/Example of Remain:

Philothea has glided from the apartment, as if afraid to remain in my presence.

But Mr. Hand, flattered by her politeness, begged her to remain.

It is expressed in conduct, of course; but conduct may fail while the attitude can remain constant.

It is loss for the one who departs as well as for those who remain behind.

I expect Mr. Smith here by six o'clock; will you remain with me and see him?

Hardy was not able to remain in Plymouth longer than Wednesday.

But the mystery was to remain unsolved, since Gilder now entered the office.

A few may be allowed to remain and develop for use as beets.

The water in which the hominy is cooked should remain on it.

There we were, and there perforce we must remain till we reached our destination.