divest
Pronunciation
Verb
C1 Advanced
Quick answer
To get rid of something you own, especially an investment or responsibility.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The fund decided to _____ from fossil fuel companies."
Answer: divest
In your own words, what does "divest" mean?
To get rid of something you own, especially an investment or responsibility.
Learn next at C1
- divine Relating to God or a god, or, informally, wonderful.
- divulge To reveal information that was previously secret.
- doctrinaire Applying a set of beliefs or theory too rigidly, without regard to pra...
- dogma A firm set of beliefs held by a group, especially a religious or polit...
- dovetail To fit together neatly or match well with something else.
- droll Amusing in an odd, understated, or dry way.