Synonyms for

Vacated

Verb / veɪˈkeɪtɪd / / ˈveɪkeɪtɪd / Another word for vacated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To leave or give up possession of something.

Synonyms & similar words

rescind giveup abandon resign repeal empty countermand renounce revoke reverse lift vacate overturn annul abandoned emptied evacuated forsaken relinquished resigned retired withdrawn yielded left deserted exited quit abnegated ceded disavowed disowned

Synonyms by register

Formal

abandoned relinquished surrendered

Informal

left cleared out moved out

Literary

forsaken deserted

Antonyms

occupied inhabited tenanted filled used claimed possessed

Common collocations

  • vacated the premises
  • vacated the property
  • vacated the apartment
  • vacated the office
  • vacated the seat
  • vacated the position

Word family

noun vacation
verb vacate
adjective vacant
adverb vacantly

Usage note

Often used in legal or official contexts, especially when referring to leaving a property or position. Ensure correct usage with prepositions like 'from' or 'of' if applicable.

Example sentences

  1. The tenant vacated the apartment upon receiving the eviction notice.
  2. The team vacated the championship trophy due to a rules violation.
  3. The CEO vacated his position after the company suffered major losses.
  4. We vacated the beach when the storm clouds rolled in.
  5. The restaurant was vacated after the fire alarm went off.

Quotes

  • The most important aspect of any negotiation is to be able to walk away from it. And the best way to do that is to know what you want and walk away from anything that's not a good deal. The person who can walk away is the person who holds the cards. - Donald Trump
  • I've vacated my mind of all sentimentality. - Chuck Palahniuk
  • I still have that feeling, that this is it, this is really the very last time I will ever have the opportunity to make a record. I'm not talking about nostalgia, I'm talking about facing reality. - Paul Simon

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