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OVERTURES

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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Overtures.

Overtures - as a noun

Orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio

Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

Example: "Training is a necessary preliminary to employment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preliminaryprelude

A tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

Example: "She rejected his advances"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advanceapproachfeeler

Example Sentences

"The ambassador made diplomatic overtures to establish better relations."
"The company's initial overtures were met with skepticism by investors."
"The government is ready to make peace overtures to end the conflict."
"The musician received several lucrative overtures from different record labels."
"She rejected his romantic overtures and decided to remain friends."
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Word Game Points

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

OVERTURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is OVERTURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overtures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERTURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is OVERTURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overtures is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERTURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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