26984 words

reign

5 definitions • 5 examples
1
to be the king or queen of a country:

Examples:

Queen Victoria reigned over Britain from 1837 to 1901.
2
to be the main feeling or quality in a situation or person:

Examples:

The bomb attacks produced a panic which reigned over the city.
Love reigned supreme in her heart.
3
the period of time when a king or queen rules a country:

Examples:

the reign of Henry VIII
4
a period when a particular person, feeling, or quality is very important or has a strong influence:

Examples:

his successful reign as manager of the team
5
to rule a country, or to have power or control

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