DIVESTED
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of DIVESTED
To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).
"When I wake up, I make a point to divest myself of all my prejudices, ready to start the day."
To sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.
"As Glasgow becomes the first university in Europe to divest from fossil fuels."
To undress.
Examples of DIVESTED in a Sentence
- "When I wake up, I make a point to divest myself of all my prejudices, ready to start the day."
- "As Glasgow becomes the first university in Europe to divest from fossil fuels."
Word Details
Is DIVESTED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DIVESTED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DIVESTED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DIVESTED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | v | e | s | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIVESTED
100 words from the letters in DIVESTED
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How to Use DIVESTED in Word Games
DIVESTED is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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