Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Overtures.
Overtures - as a noun
Orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
Example: "Training is a necessary preliminary to employment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preliminary18prelude10A tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
Example: "She rejected his advances"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance13approach17feeler9Example Sentences
"The ambassador made diplomatic overtures to establish better relations."
"The company's initial overtures were met with skepticism by investors."
"The government is ready to make peace overtures to end the conflict."
"The musician received several lucrative overtures from different record labels."
"She rejected his romantic overtures and decided to remain friends."
Word Game Points
Is OVERTURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overtures is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERTURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is OVERTURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overtures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERTURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is OVERTURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overtures is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERTURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
