hymn
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /hɪm/
KK: /hɪm/
intransitive verb
Definition
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity, often sung in a church or during worship.
Example
The choir sang a beautiful hymn during the service.
Tense Forms
Past: hymned
Past Participle: hymned
Conversation
Did you hear everyone hymn at the event last night?
Yes, it was amazing to hear their voices together.
I love how uplifting it feels when people hymn like that.
Me too! It really brings a sense of community.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
chant
sing
recite
Antonyms
silence
mumble
whisper
noun
Definition
A song that expresses praise or joy, often sung in a religious context.
Example
The choir sang a beautiful hymn during the church service.
Conversation
Did you hear that beautiful hymn they sang at church last Sunday?
Yes, it was so uplifting and really set the mood for the service.
I loved how everyone joined in for the last verse of the hymn.
transitive verb
Definition
To praise or worship someone or something through a song or poem, often in a religious context.
Example
The choir will hymn the praises of the hero during the ceremony.
Tense Forms
Past: hymned
Past Participle: hymned
Conversation
Did you hear the choir hymn during the service yesterday?
Yes, it was so beautiful and uplifting!
I love when they hymn old songs; it really brings back memories.
Root Explanation
Hymn → The word 'hymn' originates from the Greek 'hymnos' (meaning a song of praise). It refers to a song that expresses praise, especially in a religious context.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'song of praise' — that's what a hymn is, a way to express admiration or devotion through music.
Visually Confused Words
hymen
hoyman
behymn