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- [dih-zist, -sist]
- /dɪˈzɪst, -ˈsɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-zist, -sist]
- /dɪˈzɪst, -ˈsɪst/
Definitions of desisted word
- verb without object desisted to cease, as from some action or proceeding; stop. 1
- noun desisted Simple past tense and past participle of desist. 1
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Origin of desisted
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Old French desister < Latin dēsistere to leave off, equivalent to dē- de- + sistere to stand, place, akin to stāre to stand
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Parts of speech for Desisted
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desisted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
desisted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for desisted
verb desisted
- ceased — to stop; discontinue: Not all medieval beliefs have ceased to exist.
- stopped — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
- discontinued — to put an end to; stop; terminate: to discontinue nuclear testing.
- abstained — to hold oneself back voluntarily, especially from something regarded as improper or unhealthy (usually followed by from): to abstain from eating meat.
- relinquished — to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.): to relinquish the throne.
Antonyms for desisted
verb desisted
- continued — continuing; not having stopped
- completed — having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full: a complete set of Mark Twain's writings.
- finished — ended or completed.
- persisted — to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.: to persist in working for world peace; to persist in unpopular political activities.
- persevered — to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
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