How do you pronounce referee?

referee is pronounced as /ˌrɛfəˈriː/.

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referee

⚽referee

noun

/ˌrɛfəˈriː/

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Meaning

a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed

Example Sentences

The referee stopped the game after a foul.

Example Expressions

blow the whistle

Synonyms

umpire, judge, arbiter, mediator

Antonyms

player, participant

Collocations

football referee, official referee, match referee

More Example Sentences

He disagrees with the referee.

He argued with the referee after the match.

The referee punished the player for arguing.

We were mad at the referee for the decision.

I think the referee's decision was not correct.

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