liquidate
verb (used with object)
to settle or pay (a debt).
liquidated
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past participleof liquidate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof liquidate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
liquidateverb (used with object)to settle or pay (a debt).
Example Sentences
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We sold our longtime home at a nice profit, liquidated most of our other assets, moved across the country and purchased our dream retirement home: fewer rooms, but more space.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
"Of these 131 funds, 66 have been completely liquidated," Simsek said, adding that the liquidation of A1 Capital, Pardus and Bulls -- three of the portfolio management companies -- was also completed.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
According to Bitfinex analysts, around $3 billion of short positions were liquidated over two days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
The state of Delaware wrongly seized and liquidated his stock after the man didn’t log into his trading account for years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
“I liquidated my stock and turned in my resignation.”
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
