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hymn

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /hɪm/

Forms: hymns

hymn means: A song that praises God or is sung during a religious service.

noun

RELIGIOUS SONGB1

A song that praises God or is sung during a religious service.

  • We sang a hymn together.
  • The choir learned three new hymns.
  • Which hymn will open the church service?

Similar words: song of praise

Common phrases: sing a hymn, church hymn, hymn of praise

verb

PRAISE IN SONGC2

To praise someone or something in a song of worship.

  • The choir hymned the king’s glory.
  • The poet hymns the beauty of creation.
  • Their voices rose to hymn the gods.

Similar words: extol, celebrate, praise

Common phrases: hymn someone’s glory, hymn the gods, hymn someone’s beauty

Questions about hymn

What does hymn mean?

A song that praises God or is sung during a religious service.

What is hymn in other languages?

Türkçe: ilahi · Español: himno · Français: cantique · Deutsch: Kirchenlied · Italiano: inno · 日本語: 賛美歌

How do you pronounce hymn?

It is pronounced /hɪm/.

How do you use hymn in a sentence?

We sang a hymn together. The choir learned three new hymns.

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