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ARROGATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Arrogate.

Arrogate - as a verb

Demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to

Example: "He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
claimlay claim
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeakcall forquestrequest
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make undue claims to having

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assign

Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

Example: "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assumeseizetake overusurp
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He tried to arrogate all the credit for the project's success."
"The dictator arrogated all powers to himself."
"She arrogated the role of spokesperson without consulting anyone else."
"The CEO arrogated decision-making authority from the board members."
"The professor arrogated the right to determine the syllabus for the entire department."
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Word Game Points

Is ARROGATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, arrogate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ARROGATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ARROGATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, arrogate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ARROGATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is ARROGATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, arrogate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ARROGATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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