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crown
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- pronunciation:
- kraUn
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a circlet or headdress, often made of precious materials, worn by a king, queen, emperor, or other monarch, usu. on state occasions, as a symbol of sovereignty.
- synonyms:
- diadem
- similar words:
- chaplet, circlet, coronet, headdress, tiara
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| definition 2: |
(sometimes cap.) the position, authoritative power, or emblem of a monarch.
- synonyms:
- diadem, kingship, monarchy, royalty
- similar words:
- badge, crest, emblem, insignia, majesty, regalia, rule, sovereignty, symbol
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| definition 3: |
a wreath or other ornamental circlet conferred as a reward or mark of honor for an athletic, military, or other achievement.
- similar words:
- accolade, award, decoration, distinction, honor, palm, tribute
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| definition 4: |
a graphic representation of a crown, or anything resembling a crown in shape or position.
- similar words:
- corona
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| definition 5: |
a coin, such as the koruna of former Czechoslovakia, whose name means "crown," or one that has the image of a crown or a head with a crown.
- similar words:
- koruna, krona, krona, krone, krone
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| definition 6: |
a coin formerly minted in England worth five shillings.
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| definition 7: |
the highest part of something, such as a head, a mountain, an arch, or a hat.
- synonyms:
- crest, tiptop, top
- similar words:
- acme, apex, climax, corona, height, peak, pinnacle, summit, vertex
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| definition 8: |
the highest quality, finest attribute, or most perfect state of anything.
- synonyms:
- acme, best, crest, epitome, pinnacle, top, utmost
- similar words:
- achievement, attainment, culmination, efflorescence, glory, perfection
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| definition 9: |
the enamel covering over the visible part of a tooth.
- synonyms:
- enamel
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| definition 10: |
an artificial cover for a tooth; cap.
- similar words:
- cap, cover, top
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| definition 11: |
the point at which the root and stem of a plant join, usu. at ground level.
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| definition 12: |
the leafy head of a tree.
- similar words:
- corona, head, tuft
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| definition 13: |
the crest of a bird.
- synonyms:
- comb, crest
- similar words:
- tuft
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| related words: |
brow, complement, finish, masterpiece, meridian, tip, title, zenith |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
crowns, crowning, crowned |
| definition 1: |
to place a crown or wreath on the head of.
The bishop of London crowned the new queen.- similar words:
- inaugurate, induct, install
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| definition 2: |
to invest with sovereign power; enthrone.
The bishop willl crown him king on that afternoon.[verb + smby/smth + noun/adj
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Elizabeth I was crowned queen in 1559.[verb + smby/smth + noun/adj
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- synonyms:
- enthrone, invest
- antonyms:
- dethrone
- similar words:
- elevate, empower, exalt
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| definition 3: |
to confer honor or reward upon.
- synonyms:
- award, honor
- similar words:
- applaud, praise, recognize, reward, salute, venerate
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| definition 4: |
to be at the top of; surmount.
- synonyms:
- crest, head, surmount, top
- similar words:
- cap, pinnacle
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| definition 5: |
to form the highest part or chief ornament of.
- synonyms:
- crest, top
- similar words:
- adorn, cap, decorate, embellish, festoon, ornament, plume
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| definition 6: |
to bring to a successful or triumphant conclusion; complete worthily.
- synonyms:
- accomplish, achieve, attain, culminate
- similar words:
- cap, complement, complete, conclude, consummate, finish, perfect, realize
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| definition 7: |
to cover or cap (a tooth) with an artificial crown.
- similar words:
- cap, cover
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| definition 8: |
in the game of checkers, to make a piece that has crossed the entire board into a king by placing another piece of the same color on top of it.
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| related words: |
achieve, anoint, climax, head |
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| derivations: |
crownless (adj.), crowner (n.) |
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