Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To stop working after reaching a certain age or after a long time at a job.
Retire
/rɪˈtʌɪə/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
They were told she had retired for the night.Since retiring, though, he has become a very successful private detective.Richard Swiveller retires abashed.
Etymology:
From Middle French retirer, from Old French re- + tirer, meaning to withdraw or pull back.
Usage Statistics:
32 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Often
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
© 2025 Lithium Lab Pte Ltd