What does reign mean?
Reign means The exercise of sovereign power..
Reign
/ɹeɪn/ · noun
Meaning
The exercise of sovereign power..
Definitions by Sense
- The exercise of sovereign power.
- The period during which a monarch rules.
- The territory or sphere over which a kingdom; empire; realm; dominion, etc. is ruled.
- (intransitive) To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.
- (transitive, rare, nonstandard) To reign over (a country)
- To be the winner of the most recent iteration of a competition.
- To be a dominant quality of a place or situation; to prevail, predominate, rule.
Example Sentences
England prospered under Elizabeth I's reign.
Throughout history, no single dictator has successfully upheld their reign forever, no matter how powerful they seemed to be.
The reign of Victoria was a long one.
And the Fox guileful, and most covetous; / That neither pleased was, to have the reign / Twixt them divided into even twain
He reigned in an autocratic manner.
Both we will raigne as Conſuls of the earth, And mightie kings ſhall be our Senators.
The House of Piast reigned Poland from its foundation to 1385.
Silence reigned.
Synonyms for reign
Antonyms for reign
Related Words
Word Forms
- reigns
- raygne
- reigning
- reigned
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for reign?
Common synonyms include sovereignty, prevail, rule, dominate.
What is the opposite of reign?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use reign in a sentence?
England prospered under Elizabeth I's reign.
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