How to Pronounce Divests

To pronounce "divests", say DIV-ests — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “divests”

"divests" has 2 syllables: div-ests. It rhymes with attests and suggests, if that helps it stick.

What does divests mean?

verb

  1. To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).

    “When I wake up, I make a point to divest myself of all my prejudices, ready to start the day.”

  2. To sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.

    “As Glasgow becomes the first university in Europe to divest from fossil fuels.”

Synonyms

deprivedispossessdisrobeundresssell off

Antonyms

dressinvest

Words that rhyme with divests

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

attestssuggestsbreastsmanifestsrestscontestspestschestsgueststestesprotestswrests

Related words

deprivedispossessstripacquiresbuysdisposesredeemsliquidates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "divests"?▾

"Divests" has 2 syllables: div · ests.

What does "divests" mean?▾

Divests: To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).

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