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laurelled

/ˈlɒɹəld/

Meanings
verb
To decorate with laurel, especially with a laurel wreath.

Examples :

"The school laurelled the graduating class with wreaths after their commencement ceremony. "
culture achievement tradition

Related Words

Illustration innovative

innovative adjective

/ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.oʊˌveɪɾɪv/

Characterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions.

"The new school curriculum is innovative; it uses interactive games to teach math concepts. "

Illustration graduating

graduating verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

Illustration laureate

laureate noun

/ˈlɒ.ɹi.ət/ /ˈlɑɹ.i.ət/

One crowned with laurel, such as a poet laureate or Nobel laureate.

"The Nobel Peace Prize laureate delivered a powerful speech about world peace. "

Illustration commencement

commencement noun

/kəˈmɛnsmənt/

The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing

"The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history."

Illustration groundbreaking

groundbreaking noun

/ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/

A ceremony to mark the beginning of construction.

"The groundbreaking for the new school library is scheduled for next Monday. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration decorate

decorate verb

/ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/

To furnish with decorations.

"We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles."

Illustration colorful

colorful adjective

/ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

"The parrot's feathers were colorful, with shades of green, blue, and yellow. "

Illustration discovery

discovery noun

/dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/

Something discovered.

"This latest discovery should eventually lead to much better treatments for disease."

Illustration ceremony

ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

Illustration enwreathe

enwreathe verb

/ɪnˈriːð/ /ɛnˈriːð/

To surround or encompass as with a wreath.

"Ivy tendrils enwreathe the old brick wall of the building. "