Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To bring an action or state to an end or stop happening.
Cease
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Examples:
The voice ceased temporarily, trailing off into shadow, – silence, dreams.
Once satisfied, it ceases to exist, and always costs dearly.
And so, too weary and disheartened to lie more, finally ceasing.
Etymology:
The word cease originated from Middle English cesen, which came from Old French cessier, ultimately derived from the Latin cessare, meaning to be idle or to stop.
Usage Statistics:
14 mentions per 1 million words 
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