umpire
noun
a person selected to rule on the plays in a game.
has umpired
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present perfectof umpire (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Interested in majoring in sports medicine or exercise science, Kennedy is on Santa Margarita’s Varsity Leadership Counsel and has umpired and worked with young players on their mechanics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2025
West has umpired 25 postseason rounds, including six World Series.
From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2017
Kevin, who has worked as a manager for a warehouse, has umpired baseball games for decades.
From New York Times ● Oct. 30, 2014
