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over-rode

verb as in lap

verb as in overrule

verb as in override

verb as in countermand

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Example Sentences

The coils of the rope unfortunately over-rode each other upon this capstan, so that it could not be paid out.

Unfortunately, however, as we afterward came to realize, my companions over-rode my misgivings as to making him a comrade.

But this happened to be a typical instance in which the interests of the corps over-rode those of the individual.

Colendorp's dark face grew darker, but the honour of the Guard over-rode all personal considerations.

And, though he was still fighting against the will which over-rode his, his struggles grew weaker.

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On this page you'll find 576 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to over rode, such as: cover, enfold, envelop, fold, imbricate, and overlie.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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