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em·bla·zon
 emblazon
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- pronunciation:
- ihm
bleI
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 n
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
emblazons, emblazoning, emblazoned |
| definition 1: |
to display (a coat of arms) on a knight's shield or other surface.
The knight's coat of arms was emblazoned on his escutcheon.The family's coat of arms was emblazoned on the paneling over the fireplace. |
| definition 2: |
to display or inscribe in a prominent manner as one might a coat of arms.
The carmaker's name was emblazoned on the race driver's jacket and helmet.As instructed, the tattoo artist emblazoned the name of the girl's boyfriend across her upper arm. |
| definition 3: |
to inscribe a design or the like on (a surface) so that it appears prominently.
The banners were emblazoned with the symbols of the monarchy.The stationery was emblazoned with the company's logo. |
| definition 4: |
to make resplendent; celebrate or extol.
Each act of the leader is emblazoned by the state-controlled press. |
| definition 5: |
to ornament or decorate in brilliant colors.
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| related words: |
decorate, glorify, illuminate |
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| derivation: |
emblazoner (n.) |
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