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recenter

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈriːˌsɛntər/

KK: /ˈriːˌsɛntər/

verb
Definition

To move something back to the center or to adjust its position to be centered again.


Example

After the storm, we had to recenter the picture on the wall.


Tense Forms

Past: recentered

Past Participle: recentered


Conversation
Sloth A
I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately.
Sloth B
I understand, sometimes we just need to take a break and recenter ourselves.
Sloth A
Yeah, I think I need some time to relax and recharge.
Sloth B
Absolutely! A little meditation can help you recenter your thoughts.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
realign
reorient
refocus
Antonyms
displace
distract
scatter
Root Explanation

Recenter → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "center" (from Latin "centrum", meaning the middle point). The word "recenter" means to bring something back to the middle point or to adjust it again to the center.

Memory Tip

Think of bringing something back to the 'middle' ('center') again ('re-') — that's what recenter means.

Visually Confused Words
resenter
repenter
recanter
encenter
decenter
renter
center
recounter
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