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see the light

NOUN
conversion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alteration changeover growth modification reconstruction reorganization switch transformation
STRONG
about-face exchange flip-flop flux innovation metamorphosis novelty passage passing permutation progress qualification reclamation reformation regeneration resolution resolving reversal transfiguration translation transmogrification transmutation turning
WEAK
change of heart metanoia metasis proselytization remodelling turning around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
stagnation
WEAK
idleness sameness
NOUN
metanoia
Synonyms
WEAK
about-face alteration change of heart changeover exchange flip-flop flux growth innovation metamorphosis metasis modification novelty passage passing permutation progress proselytization qualification rebirth reclamation reconstruction reformation regeneration remodelling reorganization resolution resolving reversal switch transfiguration transformation translation transmogrification transmutation turning turning around
NOUN
regeneration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rebirth reclamation reconstruction transformation
STRONG
about-face alteration changeover exchange flip-flop flux growth innovation metamorphosis modification novelty passage passing permutation progress qualification reformation reorganization resolution resolving reversal switch transfiguration translation transmogrification transmutation turning
WEAK
change of heart metanoia metasis proselytization remodelling turning around
Antonyms
STRONG
decrease stagnation
VERB
convert
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lead move save turn
STRONG
actuate baptize bend bias brainwash budge convince impel incline persuade proselyte proselytize redeem reform regenerate sway
WEAK
alter conviction assimilate to be born again bring around cause to adopt change into change of heart create anew lead to believe make over
Antonyms
STRONG
dissuade repress suppress
WEAK
endure keep persist remain
VERB
discern
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipate ascertain detect determine differentiate discriminate distinguish divine figure out find out foresee perceive
STRONG
apprehend behold descry discover espy extricate focus judge know note notice observe read remark rubberneck secern separate severalize spot view
WEAK
difference discrepate get a load of get the picture get wise to make distinction make out pick out see through take in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confuse doubt miss mix up overlook
STRONG
forget ignore lose misunderstand neglect
WEAK
disregard
VERB
unearth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ascertain bring to light determine discover dredge up excavate exhibit exhume expose find find out reveal uncover
STRONG
delve disinter ferret hear learn root see show spark spotlight strike uproot
WEAK
catch on hit upon stumble on turn up unbury
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal cover hide lose miss pass by suppress
STRONG
ignore overlook
WEAK
bury

Example Sentences

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And the long-awaited strategy on child poverty will likely see the light of day towards the end of the week.

From BBC

Since then, there have been regular reports of individual cases of problem gamblers - but the government's solution has been crafted by three different culture secretaries and three prime ministers without seeing the light of day.

From BBC

"You're investing in projects, many will not see the light of day," he added.

From Reuters

But they don’t just see the light here.

From Seattle Times

Cristina Maria, a 35-year-old who traveled from Romania to see the light kindled from the holy fire, said there was some consolation in the thought that the flame was symbolic, anyway.

From Washington Times

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