Congreve

[ kon-greev, kong- ]

/ ˈkɒn griv, ˈkɒŋ- /

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noun

William, 1670–1729, English dramatist.

Sir William, 1772–1828, English engineer and inventor.

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How to use Congreve in a sentence

We have met a pleasant-faced, bright-glancing man, whom we set down to be worthy of the name, Richard Congreve.
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The Congreves are settled at home again now—blessing us with the sight of kind faces—Mr. Congreve beginning his medical course.
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Mr. Lewes is gone to see Mrs. Congreve and carry his net to the Wimbledon ponds.
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Don't ever think of me as valuing either you or Mr. Congreve less instead of more.
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I am so glad you have the comfort of feeling that Mr. Congreve is prepared for his work again.
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British Dictionary definitions for Congreve

Congreve

/ (ˈkɒŋɡriːv) /

noun

William. 1670–1729, English dramatist, a major exponent of Restoration comedy; author of Love for Love (1695) and The Way of the World (1700)

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