A1 — Beginnerverb
lasciare
to leave, to let, to leave behind
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
abbandonaremollarepermetteredepositaretralasciare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
prendereportaretratteneretenereraccogliere
Usage note
'Lasciare' has many meanings: to leave a place, to leave something behind, to allow ('lascia che parli' = let me speak), or to break up with someone ('l'ha lasciata').
Example
"Ho lasciato le chiavi sul tavolo della cucina."
"I left the keys on the kitchen table."
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