Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Retires.
Retires - as a verb
Go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
Example: "He retired at age 68"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
leave officequit13resign7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Withdraw from active participation
Example: "He retired from chess"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
withdraw18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cease7discontinue14give uplay offquit13stop6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pull back or move away or backward
Example: "The enemy withdrew"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw backmove backpull awaypull backrecede9retreat7withdraw18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
Break from a meeting or gathering
Example: "We adjourned for lunch"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adjourn15withdraw18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
close7close downfold8shut downHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make (someone) retire
Example: "The director was retired after the scandal"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
can5dismiss10displace13fire7give noticegive the axegive the sacksack10send awayterminate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
Example: "She finally retired that old coat"
Lose interest
Example: "He retired from life when his wife died"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
withdraw18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fatigue11jade12pall6tire4weary11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prepare for sleep
Example: "I usually turn in at midnight"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bed6crawl ingo to bedgo to sleephit the hayhit the sackkip downsack outturn inHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He retires from his job after working for 30 years."
"She retires as the CEO of the company next month."
"The professional athlete retires from the sport due to an injury."
"After a long and successful career, she finally retires."
"He retires from the military after serving for 20 years."
Word Game Points
Is RETIRES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retires is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RETIRES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is RETIRES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retires is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRETIRES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is RETIRES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retires is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRETIRES has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.