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give directions

VERB

command

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appoint authorize call for direct require tell

STRONG

adjure ban bar beckon bid call charge check cite compel debar dictate enact enjoin exact forbid grant impose inflict inhibit instruct interdict oblige ordain order ordinate proclaim prohibit requisition restrain set subpoena summon task warn

WEAK

call on call the signals call upon force upon give orders lay down the law mark out put foot down rule out send for take charge take the lead

Antonyms

STRONGEST

reject

STRONG

aid allow approve ask assist cancel conceal disallow free help hinder liberate permit prevent refuse stop veto

WEAK

contradict countermand follow oppose recall reverse revoke

VERB

direct

Synonyms

STRONGEST

address advise command deliver inform instruct order tell warn

STRONG

bid charge dictate enjoin lecture read

WEAK

give orders

Antonyms

WEAK

diverge misdirect misguide mislead mismanage neglect

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The plan has drawn mixed reactions from economists, raising questions about its ability to drive growth while maintaining fiscal discipline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

When I took a walk and polled people on the park idea, I got mixed reactions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

The past two earnings seasons have delivered robust earnings growth from the major tech firms, but decidedly mixed reactions among investors,” said Jonas Goltermann, chief markets economist at Capital Economics.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Starbucks’ revamped loyalty program, they said, had gotten mixed reactions from some consumers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

People on these farms and in the cities received the stories coming up from Georgia with mixed reactions.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

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