Umpire
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʌm.paɪə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Umpire is a noun meaning An official who presides over a sports match.
Meaning
An official who presides over a sports match.
More Meanings
- (law) A person who arbitrates between contending parties.
- (sports, intransitive) To act as an umpire in a game.
- (transitive) To decide as an umpire.
Example Sentences
You for their umpire and their ſynod take, / And their appeal alone to Cæſar make.
Judges appointed to umpire the matter in contest between them, and to decide where the right lies.
And you, O King, and you, O Goldry Bluszco, are likewise bound by oath to wrastle fairly and to abide by the ruling of me, the Red Foliot, whom ye are content to choose as your umpire.
Word Forms
- umpires
- umpiring
- umpired
Synonyms for umpire
Depending on context, synonyms include arbitrate, settle, referee, ump.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include referee, ump, arbitrator, arbiter, magistrate, judge.
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