CEASE

v. n.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
v.

To come to an end; to stop; to leave off or give over; to desist; as, the noise ceased "To cease from strife." Prov. xx. 3.

2.
v.

To be wanting; to fail; to pass away. The poor shall never cease out of the land. Deut. xv. 11.

3.
v.

To put a stop to; to bring to an end. But he, her fears to cease Sent down the meek-eyed peace. Milton. Cease, then, this impious rage. Milton

4.
n.

Extinction. [Obs.] Shak.

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