reign (Meaning)
reign (n)
a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
the period during which a monarch is sovereign
royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
reign (v)
have sovereign power
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
reign (n.)
Royal authority; supreme power; sovereignty; rule; dominion.
The territory or sphere which is reigned over; kingdom; empire; realm; dominion.
The time during which a king, queen, or emperor possesses the supreme authority; as, it happened in the reign of Elizabeth.
To possess or exercise sovereign power or authority; to exercise government, as a king or emperor;; to hold supreme power; to rule.
Hence, to be predominant; to prevail.
To have superior or uncontrolled dominion; to rule.
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reign Sentence Examples
- Throughout history, countless monarchs have held reign over vast empires.
- The queen's reign marked a golden age of prosperity and enlightenment.
- The rebel leader vowed to depose the reigning king.
- The surgeon's steady hands reigned supreme during the complex operation.
- The storm raged with such ferocity that it reigned supreme for hours.
- The fear of failure reigned in their hearts as they contemplated the upcoming exam.
- The composer's music reigned supreme in the concert halls, captivating audiences.
- The disease reigned unchecked in the isolated village, causing widespread suffering.
- The reign of terror instilled fear and oppression throughout the land.
- The CEO's reign at the corporation was marked by both successes and controversies.
FAQs About the word reign
a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful, the period during which a monarch is sovereign, royal authority; the dominion of a monarch,
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helplessness, weakness, helplessness,weakness, powerlessness,impotence, impotence, powerlessness,impotency, impotency
Throughout history, countless monarchs have held reign over vast empires.
The queen's reign marked a golden age of prosperity and enlightenment.
The rebel leader vowed to depose the reigning king.
The surgeon's steady hands reigned supreme during the complex operation.
