Definitions

evert

[ih-vurt] / ɪˈvɜrt /

VERB

invert

Synonyms

STRONG

alter backtrack capsize change convert flip flip-flop introvert modify overturn renege revert tip transpose turn upend upset

WEAK

double back inverse transplace turn down turn inside out turn over turn the tables upturn

Antonyms

STRONG

continue grow hold keep leave alone persist remain stay straighten

VERB

rebut

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deny disprove fend off invalidate negate quash refute

STRONG

break confound confute controvert cross defeat negative overturn repel repulse top

WEAK

come back at disconfirm get back at hold off keep off prove false stave off take on ward off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve permit prove sanction support validate

STRONG

abet agree aid attract help lose stay

WEAK

back down concede

VERB

refute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contradict counter disprove expose oppose quash rebut repudiate squelch

STRONG

abnegate break burn cancel confute contend contravene convict crush debate demolish disclaim dispute explode gainsay invalidate negate overthrow parry silence top

WEAK

argue against blow sky-high burn down cancel out disconfirm dispose of give the lie to give thumbs down to reply to shoot down shoot full of holes show up take a stand against tear down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree aid allow approve assist concede help support

STRONG

concur endorse fix give in go along lose permit prove release surrender uphold yield

WEAK

ratify sanction

VERB

reverse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

overturn shift

STRONG

about-face back backpedal backtrack capsize exchange flip-flop interchange inverse invert rearrange retreat revert switch transfer transpose upend upset

WEAK

back up double back evaginate go back go backwards move backwards transplace turn around turn back turn over

Antonyms

STRONG

hold keep

WEAK

go ahead reserve

Example Sentences

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But value-seeking consumers are now turning to other options, said Evert Gruyaert, head of U.S. restaurants and food service at Deloitte.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

She reached the Wimbledon final in 1974, losing to Evert just weeks after losing the French Open final to the American.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

And, as Evert noted, Swiatek is as much a marvel mentally as she is talented physically.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Criticism of the long-anticipated move to Saudi Arabia has been led by Navratilova and Evert, who wrote an opinion piece for the Washington Post in January.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2024

In the front seat was Jerrod’s father, Evert.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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