square

³square

verb

squaredsquar·ing

Definition of SQUARE

transitive verb

1

a : to make square or rectangular <square a building stone> b : to test for deviation from a right angle, straight line, or plane surface

2

: to bring approximately to a right angle <squared his shoulders>

3

a : to multiply (a number) by itself : raise to the second power b : to find a square equal in area to <square a circle>

4

: to regulate or adjust by or to some standard or principle <square our actions by the opinions of others — John Milton>

5

a : balance, settle <square an account> b : to even the score of

6

: to mark off into squares

7

a : to set right : bring into agreement <squared their goals with their beliefs> b : bribe, fix

intransitive verb

1

: to agree precisely : correspond <your actions should square with your words>

2

: to settle matters; especially : to pay the bill

— squar·er noun

Examples of SQUARE

1. The machine squares the wood into flat boards.
2. If you square 3, you get 9.

First Known Use of SQUARE

14th century

Related to SQUARE

Synonyms: accord, agree, answer, chord, cohere, coincide, comport, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, jibe, rhyme (also rime), sort, check, tally

Antonyms: differ (from), disagree (with)

Related Words: equal, match, parallel; align (also aline), line up, register

Near Antonyms: contradict, dispute, gainsay; negate, nullify; clash, conflict, jar

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