congee

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Synonyms: conge, congen, pongee, conger, congree, conjee, conlee, congre, conges, congie

Antonyms: conge, congen, pongee, conger, congree, conjee, conlee, congre, conges, congie

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Noun

1. Leave, formal permission for some action, : Formal permission to leave; a passport.
2. Formal permission to leave; a passport.
3. Formal dismissal; any dismissal; abrupt dismissal without ceremony.
4. Formal leavetaking; any farewell.
5. A fee paid to make another go away, alms to a persistent beggar.
6. A bow, curtsey, or other gesture made at departure but including at greeting or in obeissance or respect.

Verb

1. To give congee, To give formal permission to leave; to dismiss. To give formal permission to do something; to license.
2. To give formal permission to leave; to dismiss.
3. To give formal permission to do something; to license.
4. To take congee: to leave ceremoniously.
5. To make a congee: to bow, curtsey, etc., while leaving; to make obeissance, show respect, or defer to someone or something.

Noun

1. A type of thick rice porridge or soup, sometimes prepared with vegetables and/or meat.

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