Pronunciation: /dɪˈvɔrst/
verb to legally end a marriage
A1 They divorced last year.
A2 My parents divorced when I was a teenager.
B1 After many years of marriage, they decided to get divorced.
B2 The couple finally divorced after a long and difficult legal process.
C1 The high-profile celebrity couple divorced amidst rumors of infidelity.
C2 Despite their best efforts, the marriage ended in divorce.
adjective having been legally separated from one's spouse
A1 My friend's parents are divorced.
A2 She is a divorced woman with two children.
B1 After they got divorced, they remained friends.
B2 The divorced couple decided to sell their house and split the profits.
C1 The divorced individuals sought counseling to navigate their co-parenting relationship.
C2 Despite being divorced for many years, they still attended family events together for the sake of their children.
formal After many years of marriage, they finally decided to get divorced.
informal They split up and got divorced last year.
slang They called it quits and got divorced.
figurative Their relationship was like a sinking ship, eventually leading to their divorce.
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