anthem

[An·them]

Rousing, reverential, sometimes even revolutionary, an anthem is a song that represents the ideals of a group of people.

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Formerly, a hymn sung in alternate parts, in present usage, a selection from the Psalms, or other parts of the Scriptures or the liturgy, set to sacred music.

Noun
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

Noun
a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)


n.
Formerly, a hymn sung in alternate parts, in present usage, a selection from the Psalms, or other parts of the Scriptures or the liturgy, set to sacred music.

n.
A song or hymn of praise.

v. t.
To celebrate with anthems.


Anthem

An"them , n. [OE. antym, antefne, AS. antefen, fr. LL. antiphona, fr. Gr. , neut. pl. of antiphon, or anthem, n. neut., from sounding contrary, returning a sound; over against + sound, voice: the anthem being sung by the choristers alternately, one half-choir answering the other: cf. OF. anthaine, anteine, antieune, F. antienne. See Antiphon.] 1. Formerly, a hymn sung in alternate parts, in present usage, a selection from the Psalms, or other parts of the Scriptures or the liturgy, set to sacred music. 2. A song or hymn of praise. Milton.

Anthem

An"them, v. t. To celebrate with anthems. [Poet.]
Sweet birds antheming the morn.

Anthemion

An*the"mi*on , [ fr. Gr. flower.] A floral ornament. See Palmette.

Formerly, a hymn sung in alternate parts, in present usage, a selection from the Psalms, or other parts of the Scriptures or the liturgy, set to sacred music.

To celebrate with anthems.

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Usage Examples

I think as a Canadian hockey player, you go through it in your mind so many times, being able to stand on that blue line and hear your national anthem play and being a gold medal champion, you dream of that. And then to be able to accomplish that and actually win a gold medal and represent your country its an amazing feeling.

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Other Usage Examples

When I heard the royal family wanted to have me perform in celebration of Prince William's marriage, I knew I had to give them a little something. 'Wet' is the perfect anthem for Prince William or any playa to get the club smokin'.

And, you know, being able to wear the stars and stripes, when you step up on one of the blocks or, you know, when you step off of an airplane or when you hear the national anthem play, you know, it's one of the greatest feelings in the world because you know that there are people at home who are supporting you and watching you.

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