cease

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cease

(verb)

Meaning

to stop doing something

Example

"As the rain began to fall, the outdoor event had to cease."

Synonyms

stophaltdiscontinue

Antonyms

continuepersistproceed

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'cessare', meaning to stop.
Related word forms
  • verb: ceased
  • noun: cessation

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