Divested

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvɛstɪd/

Definitions of divested

verb to strip or deprive someone of something, such as power, rights, or possessions

Example Sentences

A1 She divested herself of all unnecessary belongings before moving to a new city.

A2 The company divested its non-core assets to focus on its main business operations.

B1 After the scandal, the CEO divested his shares in the company to avoid any conflicts of interest.

B2 The government decided to divest its ownership in the national airline to encourage competition.

C1 The billionaire divested his investments in fossil fuels and shifted towards renewable energy projects.

C2 The conglomerate divested its subsidiaries to streamline its operations and improve profitability.

Examples of divested in a Sentence

formal The company divested its shares in the subsidiary to focus on its core business.

informal He divested himself of all his old clothes before moving to a new city.

slang She finally divested herself of that toxic relationship and is much happier now.

figurative The artist divested the painting of its traditional colors, creating a bold and modern masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of divested

• past tense: divested
• plural: divested
• comparative: more divested
• superlative: most divested
• present tense: divest
• future tense: will divest
• perfect tense: have divested
• continuous tense: is divesting
• singular: divested
• positive degree: divested
• infinitive: to divest
• gerund: divesting
• participle: divested

Origin and Evolution of divested

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'divested' originated from the Latin word 'divestire', which means to undress or strip of clothing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'divested' has evolved to also mean to rid oneself of something, especially power, rights, or property.