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View synonyms for MR

MR

1
or M.R.

mR

2
or mr
  1. milliroentgen; milliroentgens.

Mr.

3

[ mis-ter ]

abbreviation for

, plural Messrs. [mes, -erz].
  1. mister: a title of respect prefixed to a man's name or position:

    Mr. Lawson; Mr. President.

  2. a title prefixed to a mock surname that is used to represent possession of a particular attribute, identity, etc., especially in an idealized or excessive way:

    Mr. Democrat; Mr. Perfect; Mr. Macho.

MR

1

abbreviation for

  1. in Britain Master of the Rolls
  2. motivation(al) research
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Mr

2

/ ˈmɪstə /

noun

  1. a title used before a man's name or names or before some office that he holds

    Mr President

    Mr Jones

  2. (in military contexts) a title used in addressing a warrant officer, officer cadet, or junior naval officer
  3. a title placed before the surname of a surgeon
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of MR1

C17: abbreviation of mister
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Example Sentences

This is especially striking, though hardly surprising, in the case of Priebus, Mr. Outreach.

Mr. Huckabee far overshadows his kinder, gentler Gov. Huckabee.

Mr. Bachner found it by wandering through the market and identified a craftsmen here who works in a tiny booth.

Mr. Bachner said it had been hard to introduce his work ethic and share his vision with the locals and his team.

Mr. Bachner stayed because he realized the city is filled with artisans and the possibilities fascinated him.

As long as may be necessary, Sam,” replied Mr. Pickwick, “you have my full permission to remain.

Hilda, trembling at the door, more than half expected Mr. Orgreave to say: "You mean, she's invited herself."

After all, may not even John Burns be human; may not Mr. Chamberlain himself have a heart that can feel for another?

It was with a feeling of relief on both sides that the arrival of Mr. Haggard, of the Home Office, was announced.

“This is a distressing predicament for these young people,” thought Mr. Pickwick, as he dressed himself next morning.

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What Is The Plural Of Mr.?

Plural word for Mr.

The plural form of Mr. is Messrs., pronounced [ mes-erz ]. A similar change is made with Mrs., which becomes Mmes, pronounced [ mey-dahm, –dam ]

These irregular nouns’ plural forms derive directly from their  original pluralization in French.

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