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um·pire
 umpire
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- pronunciation:
- uhm
paIr
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb & intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one appointed to rule on plays in a game, esp. a professional performing that function in a baseball game; referee.
- synonyms:
- referee
- similar words:
- linesman, ref, ump
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| definition 2: |
one chosen or empowered by disputing parties to settle differences between them; arbitrator.
- synonyms:
- arbitrator, referee
- similar words:
- adjudicator, arbiter, determiner, go-between, intercessor, intermediary, judge, mediator, peacemaker
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb & intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
umpires, umpiring, umpired |
| definition 1: |
to serve as umpire in (a game).
- synonyms:
- referee
- similar words:
- arbitrate, officiate, ref, ump
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| definition 2: |
to arbitrate (a dispute).
- synonyms:
- arbitrate, referee
- similar words:
- adjudicate, intercede, judge, mediate
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| related words: |
decide, mediate |
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