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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He added: "To have not ceased support ahead of a judicial conclusion was a clear error of judgement for which I apologise unreservedly."

From BBC

Without gas for its manufacturing process, the plant ceased production.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, the newly released emails appear to contradict the timeline of that public statement, suggesting continued contact beyond the point at which Mitchell said the relationship had ceased.

From BBC

The Caribbean island has long been dependent on supplies of Venezuelan oil, which ceased last month after Maduro’s capture.

From The Wall Street Journal

In October 2025, the Grand Emperor ceased its gaming operations following a tightening of local rules around casino operations.

From Barron's

ceased

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