hymn
[him]
noun
a song or ode in praise or honor of God, a deity, a nation, etc.
something resembling this, as a speech, essay, or book in praise of someone or something.
verb (used with object)
to praise or celebrate in a hymn; express in a hymn.
verb (used without object)
to sing hymns.
Origin of hymn
before 1000; < Latin hymnus < Greek hýmnos song in praise of gods or heroes; replacing Middle English ymne (< Old French) and Old English ymn (< Late Latin ymnus)
Synonyms for hymn
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Related Words for hymn
chant, paean, ditty, psalm, oratorio, descant, aria, laud, shout, lay, carol, ode, choral, lied, evensong, chorale, canticle, hallelujah, hosanna, alleluiaExamples from the Web for hymn
Contemporary Examples of hymn
There a professional choir had assembled, repeatedly singing the hymn “Hallelujah” a cappella.
Silvio Berlusconi Steps Down: Protesters Celebrate in Front of His HomeBarbie Latza Nadeau
November 12, 2011
This whimsical story was based on a hymn that she recorded for a CD years ago.
Historical Examples of hymn
The hymn, the portion of Scripture, and the prayer of Brother Buster.
After about twenty minutes, he ceased, saying, "We will now sing a hymn."
Weighed and WantingGeorge MacDonald
Now we know a proper evening hymn, and you may go quickly to rest, my children.
Rico and WiseliJohanna Spyri
The latter, who had given out the hymn, was a man of very different caliber.
In the Midst of AlarmsRobert Barr
Then the sailors sang a hymn of praise, and the hymn was of the king and to the king.
A Little Book of Profitable TalesEugene Field
hymn
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Word Origin for hymn
C13: from Latin hymnus, from Greek humnos
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