Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Centres.
Centres - as a noun
An area that is approximately central within some larger region
Example: "It is in the center of town"
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A point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure
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A place where some particular activity is concentrated
Example: "They received messages from several centers"
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The sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering
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The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Example: "The gist of the prosecutor's argument"
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- center
- core
- essence
- gist
- heart
- heart and soul
- inwardness
- kernel
- marrow
- meat
- nitty-gritty
- nub
- pith
- substance
- sum
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The object upon which interest and attention focuses
Example: "His stories made him the center of the party"
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A cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process
Example: "In most people the speech center is in the left hemisphere"
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A building dedicated to a particular activity
Example: "They were raising money to build a new center for research"
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Centres - as a verb
Move into the center
Example: "That vase in the picture is not centered"
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Direct one's attention on something
Example: "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"
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Example Sentences
"The shopping centres were packed with holiday shoppers."
"The research centres are conducting experiments on the new drug."
"The community centres provide services and activities for residents."
"The conference centres are booking up quickly for the upcoming event."
"The rehabilitation centres offer various therapies for patients."
Word Game Points
Is CENTRES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, centres is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CENTRES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is CENTRES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, centres is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCENTRES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is CENTRES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, centres is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCENTRES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
