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CENTRES

(noun, verb)

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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center8eye6heart8middle10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
area4country12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A low-lying region in central france

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centre-val de loire

A point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center8midpoint13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
point7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A place where some particular activity is concentrated

Example: "They received messages from several centers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
place9property15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center8

The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

Example: "The gist of the prosecutor's argument"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center8core6essence9gist5heart8heart and soulinwardness14kernel10marrow11meat6nitty-grittynub5pith9substance13sum5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive contentcontent9mental object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The object upon which interest and attention focuses

Example: "His stories made him the center of the party"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center8center of attentioncentre of attention
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
object17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process

Example: "In most people the speech center is in the left hemisphere"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center8nerve centernerve centre
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
neural structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A building dedicated to a particular activity

Example: "They were raising money to build a new center for research"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
building12edifice13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Centres - as a verb

Move into the center

Example: "That vase in the picture is not centered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center8

Direct one's attention on something

Example: "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center8concentrate15focus10pore6rivet8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cerebrate13cogitate11think12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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."
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Word Game Points

Is CENTRES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, centres is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
CENTRES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is CENTRES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, centres is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CENTRES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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