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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Speaking to reporters ahead of the meeting, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would help keep sea lanes open, but only if fighting ceased.

From The Wall Street Journal

The bright yellow star had by now ceased to look extraordinary, so what—and then I knew what was wrong.

From Literature

Crude oil prices have surged, and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has all but ceased, sending energy importers in search of alternate sources.

From Los Angeles Times

"The government has ceased its functions" it said, adding that Randrianirina will appoint a new prime minister "in line with the provisions stipulated by the constitution".

From BBC

But neither the Treasury nor State department answered when I asked if the company had ceased production.

From The Wall Street Journal

ceased

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