divest
verb (used with object)
to strip of clothing, ornament, etc..
has divested
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present perfectof divest (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Since you bring it up: There is a five-year Medicaid look-back period for the program to review whether an individual has divested themselves of assets in order to qualify for benefits.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
He also said Steve Witkoff “has not and does not participate in any official matters that could impact his financial interests,” and has divested his stake in World Liberty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
At the same time, G42, another UAE-based AI firm, has divested from Chinese companies and partnered with Microsoft in an attempt to appease U.S. lawmakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2025
None of the sources contacted for this story has been able to confirm whether he has divested fully to date.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2025
The wise man however who has divested himself of all passions and knows himself to be Brahman, at once becomes Brahman and no bondage of any kind can ever affect him.
From A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 1 by Surendranath Dasgupta
