ceases

Definitions

To come to an end or bring to an action to a conclusion.

To stop or discontinue an activity or state.

Examples

The rain finally ceases by late afternoon, allowing the sun to break through the clouds.

His curiosity never ceases, as he is constantly asking questions about how the world works.

Synonyms

stops terminates discontinues ends halts concludes finishes

Antonyms

starts begins continues commences initiates persists resumes