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LAUREATE

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Laureate.

How to pronounce laureate:

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Laureate - as a noun

Someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
honoree
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Laureate - as an adjective satellite

Worthy of the greatest honor or distinction

Example: "The nation's pediatrician laureate is preparing to lay down his black bag"

Laureate - as a verb

To honor with a wreath of laurel, as formerly was done in bestowing a degree at english universities.

Laureate - as an adjective

(sometimes postpositive) crowned, or decked, with laurel.

Example Sentences

"She was awarded the Nobel laureate in literature."
"The poet was named poet laureate of the city."
"The laureate received a grant for her exceptional artwork."
"As a laureate, he achieved great recognition for his scientific discoveries."
"The organization honored him as a laureate for his contributions to medicine."
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Word Game Points

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

LAUREATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

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

Is LAUREATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, laureate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LAUREATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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