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Meaning of cancels
The primary meaning of the word "cancels" is to stop something from happening or to make it no longer valid.
Etymology of cancels
The word "cancels" comes from the Old French word "canceler", which is derived from the Latin word "cancel", meaning "lattice" or "crossing out"
Historically, the word "cancels" was used to describe the act of crossing out or deleting something, such as a word or a line, by drawing a line through it
Synonyms
Definitions
- To stop something from happening or to make it no longer valid
- * To mark or delete something, such as a ticket or a reservation, as no longer usable
- * To counterbalance or neutralize something
Usage Examples
- The concert was cancelled due to bad weather
- * The airline cancelled the flight because of technical issues
- * The company cancelled the contract after a dispute with the supplier
Antonyms
confirms
validates
authorizes
sanctions
approves
ratifies
reinstates
renews
restores
revives
continues
proceeds
persists
maintains
upholds
supports
reinforces
strengthens
initiates
commences
begins
starts
establishes