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- pronunciation:
- pre
stij
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pre
stizh
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
importance, good reputation, or influence based on one's achievements, wealth, or the like.
Winning the Nobel Prize for his discovery brought the scientist fame and prestige.- synonyms:
- importance, prominence, reputation
- similar words:
- distinction, influence, note, preeminence, repute, status
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| definition 2: |
the command of respect and admiration conferred by association, as with certain positions, occupations, organizations, or the like.
He's happy being a high school teacher, though being a professor would have brought him more prestige.The college gained a good deal of prestige when one of its faculty members received the Nobel Prize.- similar words:
- admiration, celebrity, distinction, face, fame, glory, honor, prominence, renown, respect, status
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| related words: |
laurel |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
having, showing, or conferring prestige; esteemed.
- synonyms:
- esteemed, prestigious
- similar words:
- renowned, reputable, respected
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