departed
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6.3
- noun
- /dɪˈpɑrtɪd/
- Formal
:
fallecido
- So, I am going to read the names of the Faithful Departed, a list of over 700 names.
Examples
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So time and time again, souls have shown me that we are greeted by our departed loved ones that have gone on before us.
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We will be doing something similar in a few minutes when I read the necrology, or list of the Faithful Departed.
Blog text (7) -
November 2, 2012 - The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls).
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The atmosphere of the Communion of Saints and the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed is present and alive in our hearts.
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The memorial service honored all the departed individuals who had contributed to the community.
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We gathered to remember our departed friend, sharing stories of her kindness and generosity.
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On this day, we pay tribute to our departed relatives, recalling the memories that still bring us joy.
Synonyms
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1.0
People who are no longer alive
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1.0
A person who is no longer alive
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9.8
A person who is dead, especially in legal papers
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2.1
A person who is dead
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4.3
A person who has died
An old word for a dead person
Surface Forms
Etymology
Departed comes from the verb depart, which means 'to leave' and is related to the simple word part. So 'the departed' are the people who have 'left' this life, meaning those who have died.