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HYPHENATE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Hyphenate.

Hyphenate - as a verb

Divide or connect with a hyphen

Example: "Hyphenate these words and names"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hyphen

Hyphenate - as a noun

A person with multiple duties or abilities, such as "writer-director", "actor-model", or "singer-songwriter".

A person whose ethnicity is a multi-word hyphenated term, such as "african-american".

Example Sentences

"She decided to hyphenate her last name after getting married."
"When combining the two words, don't forget to hyphenate them."
"He chose to hyphenate the word to clarify its meaning."
"In the compound word, the author decided to hyphenate two of the elements."
"You should hyphenate the numbers to improve readability."
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Word Game Points

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

HYPHENATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is HYPHENATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hyphenate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HYPHENATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is HYPHENATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hyphenate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HYPHENATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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