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Divest

Verb / daɪˈvest / / dɪˈvest / Another word for divest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to remove or take away something, especially something that is valuable or important

Synonyms & similar words

strip invest deprive undress disinvest strip disinvest liquidate unload shed discard jettison dump abandon relinquish surrender cede transfer

Example sentences

  1. The company is planning to divest some of its non-core assets.
  2. He decided to divest himself of all his possessions and live a minimalist lifestyle.
  3. The government is looking to divest its stake in the state-owned companies.
  4. She had to divest her jewelry to pay off her debts.
  5. The company was forced to divest its interests in the oil industry due to antitrust laws.

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  • It's not what you don't know that kills you, it's what you know for sure that ain't true. - Mark Twain
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Peter Drucker
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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