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reign
[ reyn ]
noun
- the period during which a sovereign occupies the throne.
- royal rule or authority; sovereignty.
Synonyms: ,
- dominating power or influence:
the reign of law.
verb (used without object)
- to possess or exercise sovereign power or authority.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- to hold the position and name of sovereign without exercising the ruling power.
- to have control, rule, or influence of any kind.
- to predominate; be prevalent.
reign
/ ɪ /
noun
- the period during which a monarch is the official ruler of a country
- a period during which a person or thing is dominant, influential, or powerful
the reign of violence is over
verb
- to exercise the power and authority of a sovereign
- to be accorded the rank and title of a sovereign without having ruling authority, as in a constitutional monarchy
- to predominate; prevail
a land where darkness reigns
- usually present participle to be the most recent winner of a competition, contest, etc
the reigning heavyweight champion
Usage
Other 51Թ Forms
- t· verb (used without object)
- ԴDz·iԲ adjective
- dzܳr verb (used with object)
- ܲ·iԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of reign1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of reign1
Example Sentences
Nonetheless, the public opinion polls would appear to suggest that the conventional wisdom about Donald Trump’s declining popularity is, at this early point in his reign, correct.
It’s the worst start ever for a reigning MLS champion.
During his reign, Christianity gained increasing acceptance from successive Roman emperors, eventually becoming the Empire's official religion.
Some 55 heads of state, 14 heads of government and 12 reigning monarchs joined mourners for the open-air service in front of the basilica.
Behind them are reigning sovereigns, and other delegations are sat in alphabetical order in French, the official language of diplomacy, on other benches.
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