circumstanced
[sur-kuh m-stanst or, esp. British, -stuh nst]
verb
simple past tense and past participle of circumstance.
adjective
being in a condition, or state, especially with respect to income and material welfare, as specified: They were well circumstanced.
Origin of circumstanced
circumstance
[sur-kuhm-stans or, esp. British, -stuhns]
noun
verb (used with object), cir·cum·stanced, cir·cum·stanc·ing.
Origin of circumstance
Synonyms for circumstance
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chance, portion, doom, end, lot, cup, ending, preordain, predestine, effect, break, predetermine, destine, foreordain, issue, stars, predestinate, circumstance, consequence, destinationExamples from the Web for circumstanced
Historical Examples of circumstanced
You think I must of necessity, as matters are circumstanced, be Solmes's wife.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
I am sorry my case is so circumstanced, that I cannot comply.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
I must be abrupt; for I am so circumstanced, that I have not a moment's time to spare.
Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
As matters are circumstanced, Mr. Worthnought, I think it is not worth your while to stay.
The Politician Out-WittedSamuel Low
I have told you this because I want you to understand how men are circumstanced in regard to philosophy.
EryxiasAn Imitator of Plato
circumstance
noun
verb (tr)
Word Origin for circumstance
C13: from Old French circonstance, from Latin circumstantia, from circumstāre to stand around, from circum- + stāre to stand
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