Antonyms for demised

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dih-mahyz

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈmaɪz

Definition of demised

Origin : mid-15c., from Middle French demise, fem. past participle of démettre "dismiss, put away," from des- "away" (from Latin dis-) + Middle French mettre "put," from Latin mittere "let go, send" (see mission). Originally "transfer of estate by will," meaning extended 1754 to "death" because that's when this happens.

As in leave : verb give, especially after death
As in pass : verb cease
As in pass away : verb die
As in perish : verb die, decline, decay
As in succumb : verb die or surrender
As in die : verb pass away; stop living
As in go : verb die, collapse

Example sentences :

"No, he didn't; he demised," says Kelly, emerging from obscurity into the light of conversation once more.
Extract from : « Rossmoyne » by Unknown

It's going to be a great shock to some of them one of these days to wake up and find out they're demised!
Extract from : « Famous Modern Ghost Stories » by Various

It was demised to her doubtless before her marriage, but it was not altered in relation to her after her marriage.
Extract from : « Shakespeare's Family » by Mrs. C. C. Stopes

John B. Waldo, recently demised, was also a pupil of mine for about two years.
Extract from : « Memoirs of Orange Jacobs » by Orange Jacobs

Synonyms for demised

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