ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CENTRE
From Latin centrum the stationary point of a compass, from Greek kentron needle, from kentein to prick.
WHAT DOES CENTRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of centre in the English dictionary
The first definition of centre in the dictionary is the midpoint of any line or figure, esp the point within a circle or sphere that is equidistant from any point on the circumference or surface. Other definition of centre is the point within a body through which a specified force may be considered to act, such as the centre of gravity. Centre is also the point, axis, or pivot about which a body rotates.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO CENTRE
PRESENT
Present
I centre
you centre
he/she/it centres
we centre
you centre
they centre
Present continuous
I am centring
you are centring
he/she/it is centring
we are centring
you are centring
they are centring
Present perfect
I have centred
you have centred
he/she/it has centred
we have centred
you have centred
they have centred
Present perfect continuous
I have been centring
you have been centring
he/she/it has been centring
we have been centring
you have been centring
they have been centring
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I centred
you centred
he/she/it centred
we centred
you centred
they centred
Past continuous
I was centring
you were centring
he/she/it was centring
we were centring
you were centring
they were centring
Past perfect
I had centred
you had centred
he/she/it had centred
we had centred
you had centred
they had centred
Past perfect continuous
I had been centring
you had been centring
he/she/it had been centring
we had been centring
you had been centring
they had been centring
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will centre
you will centre
he/she/it will centre
we will centre
you will centre
they will centre
Future continuous
I will be centring
you will be centring
he/she/it will be centring
we will be centring
you will be centring
they will be centring
Future perfect
I will have centred
you will have centred
he/she/it will have centred
we will have centred
you will have centred
they will have centred
Future perfect continuous
I will have been centring
you will have been centring
he/she/it will have been centring
we will have been centring
you will have been centring
they will have been centring
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would centre
you would centre
he/she/it would centre
we would centre
you would centre
they would centre
Conditional continuous
I would be centring
you would be centring
he/she/it would be centring
we would be centring
you would be centring
they would be centring
Conditional perfect
I would have centre
you would have centre
he/she/it would have centre
we would have centre
you would have centre
they would have centre
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been centring
you would have been centring
he/she/it would have been centring
we would have been centring
you would have been centring
they would have been centring
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you centre
we let´s centre
you centre
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
centring
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «CENTRE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
centre.
When you exist in the centre of a debate, as a topic, a hypothesis - otherised and stigmatised - you become the prop in a proposition.
The best novels are those that are important without being like medicine; they have something to say, are expansive and intelligent but never forget to be entertaining and to have character and emotion at their centre.
The character and fight against fascism moved centre stage when, in 1936, Franco attempted to overthrow by force the Popular Front Government of Republican Spain.
I was the youngest of four kids, and Dad, who had a garden centre before he retired, came from a large Lancashire family. Every one of my uncles had their own business, including a post office, two fish and chip shops and a painting and decorating business.
I liked very much when we lived in Hampstead. We would go for walks on the Heath. I liked it better than living in the centre of town.
Paris is certainly one of the most boastful of cities, and you could argue that it has had a lot to boast about: at various times the European centre of power, of civilisation, of the arts, and (self-advertisingly, at least) of love.
With a rescue dog, you take what's at the centre as long as it roughly fits the bill. When you buy a dog from a breeder, you can choose everything from its personality to how shiny its coat is.
I am proud of Edinburgh's status as a financial centre, but where is it on the index of global financial centres? Sixty-fourth. Below Hamilton, Casablanca and Mauritius. London, by contrast, is second only to New York. That's a link worth keeping.
The funny thing is all these school shootings that we have, always happen in very religious communities. Maybe it's because the centre of their lives is a big fat nothing and it's just a fantasy and there's nothing there. I think maybe that might have something to do with it.
Of thousands of others, nearer the centre of the explosion, there was no trace. They vanished. The theory in Hiroshima is that the atomic heat was so great that they burned instantly to ashes - except that there were no ashes.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CENTRE»
Discover the use of
centre in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
centre and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
One Night at the Call
Centre
A comedy of romance and crossed lines Six friends are selling home appliances to the US from a call centre in India.
2
How to Succeed at an Assessment
Centre
There are plenty of practice questions with answers and explanations, and new material on personality and emotional intelligence questionnaires.How to Succeed at an Assessment Centre is essential preparation for this daunting selection ...
Harry Tolley, Robert Wood, 2006
3
Journey to the
Centre of the Earth
The novel has been filmed many times, but nothing can compare with the thrills and excitement generated by the written narrative. It is supreme escapist entertainment for all ages.
4
The Ticklish Subject: The Absent
Centre of Political Ontology
A spectre is haunting Western academia, the spectre of the Cartesian subject.
5
Centre and Periphery in the Ancient World
This collaborative volume is concerned with long-term social change.
M. J. Rowlands, Mogens Trolle Larsen, Kristian Kristiansen, 1987
6
Steering from the
Centre: Strengthening Political Control in ...
This volume analyzes the extent to which the centre of government can retain political and administrative control when delivery of public services is increasingly done through networks, contacts, partnerships, and a host of other devolved ...
Carl Dahlström, B. Guy Peters, Jon Pierre, 2011
7
Seeking the
Centre: The Australian Desert in Literature, Art ...
This exciting, highly illustrated book reveals the impact of the desert on Australian culture.
Roslynn Doris Haynes, 1998
8
A
Centre of Wonders: The Body in Early America
The first book devoted solely to the history and theory of the body in early American cultural studies brings together authors representing diverse academic disciplines.
Janet Moore Lindman, Michele Lise Tarter, 2001
9
Shopping
Centre Development (RLE Retailing and Distribution)
This book examines the shopping centre development process and analyses the control policies which have been taken and which are needed. It draws on material from throughout the developed world. First published 1985.
John Dawson, Dennis Lord, 2012
10
Gower Handbook of Call and Contact
Centre Management
This chapter examines the pivotal role of the contact centre manager, and
provides a true understanding of the attributes needed for a successful contact
centre manager. BACKGROUND The business role of the contact centre has
evolved ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CENTRE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
centre is used in the context of the following news items.
Wimbledon: Why Novak Djokovic match was not moved to Centre …
Wimbledon's Centre Court could have been used to allow Novak Djokovic and Kevin Anderson finish their fourth round match. Photograph: ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Abu Dhabi counter-terrorism centre to battle ISIL's online lies
The Sawab Centre will focus on counter-propaganda aimed at undercutting ISIL's appeal among young Arabs in the region to help staunch the ... «The National, Jul 15»
Men's invitation doubles - Centre
As Mansour Bahrami and Henri Leconte amuse the Centre Court crowd with their ... Andy Murray is first on Centre Court against Vasek Pospisil, followed by ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
Summer 2015 art internships challenge and inspire
Centre College students are inspired to expand their boundaries and stretch themselves academically, both on campus and beyond. «Centre College News, Jul 15»
Person detained for using drone to photograph Bhabha Atomic …
... Police on Tuesday detained a person for illegally using a drone to photograph the Trombay-based Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
Government makes it easy for IAS officers to return to Centre
According to the rules, a Joint Secretary-level officer has a tenure of five years at the Centre after which he has to remain compulsorily for three ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
BSNL to urge Centre to allow MNP in North East
He, however, said that the Centre has recently approved a proposal to implement a comprehensive development plan for the north eastern ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
SC to Centre, EC: Why political parties are not under RTI ambit
The bench also issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission asking them to make their stand clear on bringing political parties ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
tanjong pagar centre by SOM: singapore's tallest building
tanjong pagar centre by SOM: video explores singapore's tallest building ... the 160,000 square meter 'tanjong pagar centre' will provide a mix ... «Designboom, Jul 15»
Now, yoga centre in Coimbatore introduces 'Dance Yoga'
Coimbatore: A yoga Centre in Coimbatore has introduced 'Dance Yoga', which contain simple and special exercised that can reportedly cure ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
