squared

see definition of squared

verbcorrespond, agree

verbpay off, satisfy
verbadapt, regulate

Synonyms for squared

verb correspond, agree

Antonyms for squared

square

adjective. four-sided

Word Origin & History

c.1300, "tool for measuring right angles," from Old French esquire "a square, squareness," from Vulgar Latin *exquadra, from *exquadrare "to square," from Latin ex- "out" (see ex-) + quadrare "make square, set in order, complete" (see quadrant).

Meaning "rectangular shape or area" is recorded by late 14c.; replaced Old English feower-scyte. Sense of "open space in a town or park" is from 1680s. The mathematical sense of "a number multiplied by itself" is first recorded 1550s.

Example Sentences for squared

We got into the offing, and squared away for the river again.

Somebody to be attacked—somebody to be scored off—somebody to be squared.

He stood straight, squared his shoulders and breathed deeply.

Involuntarily, Clayton squared himself, as if an attack were imminent.

He squared his shoulders and jammed his clenched fists into his pockets.

Wisht I'd had him aboard a vessel of mine; I'd 'a' squared his yards for him.

I squared my shoulders and as Hephzy would have said, "perked up" amazingly.

Bentley squared his shoulders and spoke quietly and determinedly.

Morrow drew a deep breath and unconsciously he squared his shoulders.

His color heightened and unconsciously he squared his shoulders.

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