Synonyms for

Centred

Verb Another word for centred — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a center or centers; having a focus

Synonyms & similar words

centre focus rivet concentrate center pore focused concentrated centralized pivotal core midst middle heart hub nucleus centered grounded rooted balanced harmonious peaceful calm serene tranquil composed

Synonyms by register

Formal

central focal principal key

Informal

middle in the middle main

Literary

heart core axis

Antonyms

peripheral marginal outer deviating off-center unbalanced

Common collocations

  • centred around
  • centred on
  • perfectly centred
  • neatly centred
  • well centred
  • centred idea
  • centred point

Word family

noun centre
verb centre
adjective central
adverb centrally

Usage note

Primarily used as an adjective. In American English, 'centered' is the more common spelling. Can refer to a physical location or a conceptual focus.

Example sentences

  1. The bull's eye is centred on the target.
  2. The teacher centred the lesson around the main idea.
  3. The dancer centred herself before starting the routine.
  4. The design was centred on the page.
  5. The singer centred the microphone for better sound quality.

Quotes

  • "You can't be everything to everyone, but you can be everything to yourself - centered and strong." - Ally Brooke
  • "The artist's task is to save the soul of mankind; and anything less is a dithering while Rome burns." - Terence McKenna
  • "The truth is not always what we want to hear, but it is always what we need to hear in order to grow." - Anonymous

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