preempt

preempt is a 7-letter English word with 6 senses as transitive/intransitive verb, noun, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To settle upon (public land) with a right of preemption, as under the laws of the United States; to take by preemption. Face value is 13 in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

7 letters · Scrabble 13 · Words With Friends 16 · 6 senses

Definitions

1. transitive/intransitive verb. To settle upon (public land) with a right of preemption, as under the laws of the United States; to take by preemption.
2. noun. a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
3. verb. make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
4. verb. acquire for oneself before others can do so
5. verb. gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
6. verb. take the place of or have precedence over

   "live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour"

   "discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor"

   Synonyms: displace

Synonyms

displace

Anagrams

Other playable words that use exactly the letters in preempt:

perempt

Common word forms

preempts, preempted, preempting

Words from these letters

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