center

/ˈsɛntər/
verb
  1. To place something in the middle of an area.
    • The designer centered the logo at the top of the website.
    • He centered the text on the page before printing.
    • Please center the picture frame on the wall.
  2. To focus or concentrate on something.
    • The plot of the movie centers on a young detective.
    • Her life centers around her family and her work.
    • The discussion centered on the need for better schools.
Synonyms
noun
  1. The middle point or part of something.
    • The teacher asked us to draw a dot in the center of the circle.
    • The city's shopping district is located in the center of town.
    • We placed the vase at the center of the dining table.
  2. A building or place used for a particular activity or purpose.
    • The new community center offers classes in art and music.
    • The shopping center has over fifty stores and a food court.
    • She works at a research center studying climate change.
  3. A position or area of focus or importance.
    • The debate put education at the center of public attention.
    • She is the center of her group of friends, always organizing events.
    • The scandal became the center of media coverage for weeks.
  4. In sports, a player who plays in the middle of the field or court.
    • The basketball center made a powerful dunk.
    • Our soccer team's center passed the ball to the forward.
    • The hockey center won the face-off and started the play.
  5. A political position that is moderate, between left and right.
    • The party moved toward the center to attract more voters.
    • The candidate appeals to voters in the political center.
    • Her views are firmly in the center, avoiding extreme positions.
adjective
  1. Located in the middle.
    • The center lane on the highway is for passing only.
    • The center aisle of the church was decorated with flowers.
    • We sat in the center section of the theater.
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