Retire
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To cease working permanently, especially upon reaching a certain age or completing a career.
“After forty years in teaching, she decided to retire and travel the world.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rəˈtaɪ.ə(r)/
Syllables
re·tire
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Four vowels including two E's and RE- prefix make this vowel-rich
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Worth 6 points, very high vowel count helps drain a vowel-heavy rack
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