di
vest
Third Person
divests
Present Participle
divesting
Past Tense
divested
Past Participle
divested
1
to take away someone's possession, right, authority, etc.
transitive
- The court divested the business owner of their controlling shares due to fraud.
- Political changes may divest individuals of certain rights previously granted.
- The government's actions sought to divest the dictator of political power.
- The board decided to divest the CEO of decision-making authority after a series of poor choices.
- Legal actions may divest a landlord of ownership rights if they fail to meet certain obligations.
2
to remove or take off clothing, accessories, or equipment
transitive
- She quickly divested herself of her coat when she entered the warm house.
- He divested the horse of its saddle and bridle after the ride.
- She divested the mannequin of its clothes, preparing it for a new display.
- She divested herself of all jewelry before going to bed.
- He divested the child of his muddy clothes after playing outside.
3
to dispose of or rid oneself of something, such as assets, possessions, or responsibilities
transitive
- She divests herself of unnecessary clutter by donating old clothes to charity regularly.
- Over the years, they have divested themselves of outdated practices, embracing new technologies and methodologies for growth.
- The company decided to divest itself of its underperforming assets to focus on core operations.
- She divested herself of old clothing that she no longer wore.
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4
to take away or strip someone of their rank, title, or privileges
transitive
- The king decided to divest the duke of his title for treason.
- The corrupt leader was divested of his powers by the council.
- The university's board voted to divest the professor of his tenure.
- The revolutionaries aimed to divest the monarch of all his privileges.
- The army's decision was to divest the general of command after his failure in battle.
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