Leave out
verb
Not include someone or something.
I feel hurt when my friends leave me out of their plans.
Often appears as...
- leave someone out
- leave something out
phrasal verb
To neglect to do or include.
Make sure you don't leave out any details in your report.
Often appears as...
- leave out information
- leave out part
Usage tips
Academic, General
verb
Not include someone or something.
I feel hurt when my friends leave me out of their plans.
Often appears as...
- leave someone out
- leave something out
phrasal verb
To neglect to do or include.
Make sure you don't leave out any details in your report.
Often appears as...
- leave out information
- leave out part
Usage tips
Academic, General
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Exclusion
Used when someone is not included in a group or activity, often causing emotional pain.
I was left out of the game, which made me feel unwanted.
Pro Tip 2/3Accidental Omission
Sometimes things are left out by mistake, not deliberately.
I left out your name from the list by accident, sorry.
Pro Tip 3/3Intentional Choice
It can be an intentional decision to not include something.
Let's leave out the controversial topic from our discussion.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Exclusion
Used when someone is not included in a group or activity, often causing emotional pain.
I was left out of the game, which made me feel unwanted.
Pro Tip 2/3Accidental Omission
Sometimes things are left out by mistake, not deliberately.
I left out your name from the list by accident, sorry.
Pro Tip 3/3Intentional Choice
It can be an intentional decision to not include something.
Let's leave out the controversial topic from our discussion.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Exclusion
Used when someone is not included in a group or activity, often causing emotional pain.
I was left out of the game, which made me feel unwanted.
Pro Tip 2/3Accidental Omission
Sometimes things are left out by mistake, not deliberately.
I left out your name from the list by accident, sorry.
Pro Tip 3/3Intentional Choice
It can be an intentional decision to not include something.
Let's leave out the controversial topic from our discussion.
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