reverse - use in sentences

Object

  • trend: What do we need to do to reverse the trend of the last 50 years?
  • ageism: Break down the barriers to reverse ageism - part 2 of 2 by Sally Greengross What are the possible solutions?
  • tide: Even King Canute was not so deluded as to think he could actually reverse the tide.

Converse of object

  • argue: Many people like to argue the reverse, but do squirrels live in trees?
  • suffer: Chipping Norton Town suffered a 3-1 reverse from promoted Hounslow Boro with Ryan OâToole netting twice.

Modifies a noun

  • transcriptase: Reverse transcriptase is an important enzyme used in making new virus.
  • osmosis: Reverse Osmosis works using water pressure, water is forced through a semi permeable fabric, also known as the membrane.
  • takeover: A reverse takeover and a separate placing have been completed by Charles Russell's Corporate Finance department for one client in the same week.
  • lookup: Therefore, an option exists which allows a special header to be placed inside all messages which do not pass a reverse lookup.
  • inhibitor: Reverse transcriptase inhibitors have been available for many years now, but protease inhibitors are new.
  • gear: In 1904 wheel steering and a reverse gear were offered together with 3 cylinder models of 1.4 and 2.4 liters.

Noun used with modifier

  • nucleoside: These are all drugs known as nucleoside analogs, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors ( NRTIs ).
  • tumble: A conventional tumble reverse mechanism took the drive from the headstock spindle to the gearbox drive train.
  • shield: Shield Reverse The shield reverse was last used for Queen Victoria from 1838 to 1887 inclusive.

Used with why or when

  • when: No, you didn't secretly reverse when you mixed the three cards!

Preposition: of

  • check: Please write your order reference and name on the reverse of the check.
  • photograph: The men are identified on the reverse of the photograph: .

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