demised

Meanings

• Verb

  Past tense and past participle of the verb 'die'. Refers to something that has ceased to exist or be in operation.

  - "The castle had been a magnificent structure, but it was now demised."
  - "The company's fortunes had demised, and it was forced to file for bankruptcy."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with demised
dies , prizes , surprises , aprizes , supplies

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Variants

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demise , demised , demises , demising

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'past participle of die'. Derived from Old French desmeisir, meaning 'to dismantle'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'demised' is less commonly used than its synonyms 'dead' or 'extinct'.

2. In some legal contexts, 'demised' is used to refer to a lease or tenancy agreement.

3. The term 'demise' is also used in heraldry to describe the transfer of a coat of arms from one person to another.

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Related Concepts

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1. obsolete: Related concept: 'Demised' often refers to something that is no longer in use or has become outdated. 'Obsolete' is a related term that refers to the same idea, but it is more commonly used to describe objects or technologies.

2. extinct: Related concept: 'Demised' can also refer to something that has completely disappeared, such as a species of animal or a language. 'Extinct' is a related term that is often used to describe the same idea.

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Culture

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In literature, 'demised' is often used to describe the decline or fall of something, such as a once-great civilization or a once-powerful kingdom. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the end of a relationship or the passing of a tradition.

How to Memorize "demised"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a castle or other grand structure slowly crumbling and falling into ruins. This can help you remember that 'demised' refers to something that has ceased to exist or be in operation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'demised' with the idea of something coming to an end. You might also associate it with the image of a once-great structure or entity that is now gone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try creating a mnemonic phrase such as 'Demised: Dead and Meaning Is Surpassed Easy' to help you remember the meaning of the word.

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