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open
adjective as in unfastened, unclosed
Strongest matches
adjective as in accessible; not forbidden
Weak matches
admissible, agreeable, allowable, approachable, attainable, getable, nondiscriminatory, not posted, obtainable, on deck, on tap, open door, practicable, proper, reachable, securable, to be had, unconditional, unoccupied, unqualified, unrestricted, usable, within reach
adjective as in clear, obvious
Strongest match
Weak matches
apparent, barefaced, blatant, conspicuous, downright, evident, flagrant, noticeable, unconcealed, undisguised, well-known
adjective as in undecided
adjective as in honest, objective
Weak matches
artless, disinterested, guileless, ingenuous, lay it on the line, on the level, open and shut, openhearted, straightforward, talking turkey, unbiased, uncommitted, unconcealed, undisguised, undissembled, unprejudiced, unreserved, up-front
verb as in begin
verb as in clear, expose; spread
Strong matches
bare, broach, burst, crack, disclose, display, disrupt, fissure, gap, gape, hole, jimmy, lacerate, lance, penetrate, perforate, pierce, pop, puncture, reveal, rupture, separate, sever, slit, slot, split, tap, unbar, unblock, unbolt, unclothe, uncork, uncover, undo, unfasten, unfold, unfurl, unlock, unroll, unseal, untie, unwrap, vent, ventilate, yawn, yawp
Weak matches
break in, break out, bust in, come apart, kick in, throw wide, unclose, unlatch, unshut, unstop
Example Sentences
America attracts the best and brightest workers from around the world, but now other countries are moving to open more doors for superstar talent, just as the U.S. tightens its pathways.
Allen’s approach is blunt and blistering: “I’m here for validation and I probably should explain/ How my marriage has been opened since my husband went astray.”
The Bamako airport remained open as of Thursday.
“Nor is the relationship in the auto sector that simple as just open the door to China here with no impact on the relationship with the United States.”
It will be the first time the Neston Park Estate has been opened to any type of event.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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