Vocabulary
Cease
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
come or bring to an end.
Urdu meaning
ترک کرنا، چھوڑ دینا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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If the US wants peace in the region, particularly in the Gulf, it must put pressure on Israel to cease hostilities in Lebanon without delay, while an immediate Israeli withdrawal from all occupied Lebanese territory is essential.
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Lebanon talks
— 2026-04-16
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There must be increased international pressure on both Washington and Tel Aviv to cease fire in Lebanon.
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Calm, for now
— 2026-04-09
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Our criminal protection of IPPs, many owned by powerful influentials ought to cease forth-with.
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Austerity delusion
— 2026-04-06
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For peace, the US and its regional proxy Israel must immediately cease hostilities, and create the right conditions for dialogue.
Dawn Editorials —
At the crossroads
— 2026-03-26
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Until accountability is real and systemic flaws are addressed at their root, tragedies on the track will not cease.
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Unsafe trains
— 2026-03-18
Synonyms
come to an end, come to a halt, come to a stop, end, halt, stop, conclude, terminate
Curator example
“the hostilities ceased and normal life was resumed”
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