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Opposite Of Retreats

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adjective

• not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

adverb

• near in time or place or relationship

• (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

adjective satellite

• being on the left side

• closely resembling the genuine article

• giving or spending with reluctance

• with or in a close or intimate relationship

• very close in resemblance

verb

• move towards

18%9 A person who retreats from society for religious meditation
noun

• one retired from society for religious reasons

18%10 Associated with a person who retreats from the world for contemplation
adjective satellite

• characterized by ascetic solitude

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New York Times25 Jul 1979 Down 18
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