Definitions

ceased

[seest] / sist /

ADJECTIVE

finished

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closed concluded decided ended full realized resolved satisfied settled stopped

STRONG

accomplished achieved compassed consummated discharged dispatched effected effectuated elaborated executed finalized fulfilled lapsed made perfected performed shut terminated

WEAK

brought about come to an end disposed of done for done with entire final in the past over over and done put into effect sewn-up through tied-up worked out wound-up wrapped-up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incomplete

WEAK

unfinished

Example Sentences

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But the court heard that, two months later, the family received a letter from the council stating that maintenance of Theo's plan would be ceased with immediate effect.

From BBC

To align with that agreement, MP ceased all sales to China, which resulted in no revenue recognized from rare earth concentrate during the quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

His response seemed to satisfy the hare, who gave a series of quick, small nods, among an assortment of other twitches and jerks that never ceased.

From Literature

“They ceased all of the legal instructions regarding use of force,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The agency ceased to exist when its functions were transferred to other entities.

From The Wall Street Journal

ceased

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