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deposited

/dɪˈpɒzɪtɪd/

Meanings
  • the action of placing or depositing something, especially money, for safekeeping or for use later

    - "I deposited the check in the bank."
    - "The company deposited large sums of money into the stock market."
    - "The museum deposits valuable artifacts with the government for safekeeping."

Antonyms

withdrawal
Rhymes
Words rhyming with deposited
deposed , opposed , enclosed , exposed , composed , employed , enjoyed , entangled
Homophones
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  1. deposited

  2. deposed

  3. deported

  4. deputed

  5. depleted


Variants
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deposit , deposited , depositing , depositor , depositors , deposits
Forms
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The past tense and past participle forms of the verb 'deposit' are 'deposited' and 'deposited' respectively.


Etymology
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Old French desposier, from despose, deposed; see depose.


Related Concepts
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  1. safekeeping: Safekeeping refers to the act of preserving, protecting, and securing something, especially money or valuable possessions, against loss, theft, damage, or other hazards.

  2. depositary: Depositary refers to a person, institution, or organization that holds, safeguards, or administers something, especially money or valuable securities, on behalf of another party or under a legal or contractual obligation.

  3. escrow: Escrow refers to the act of depositing or holding something, especially money or documents, in the care of a trusted third party, known as an escrow agent or escrow service, until certain conditions or obligations have been met or fulfilled.


Culture
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In various cultures, depositing items or money has symbolic significance. For example, in ancient Egypt, it was believed that the gods controlled the Nile River and its annual flooding. As a result, Egyptians would deposit their offerings, such as gold, silver, and precious stones, into the Nile River as a sign of devotion and respect to the gods.

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