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reigning

/ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.

Examples :

"He reigned in an autocratic manner."
royal government politics state

Related Words

Illustration dominant

dominant noun

/ˈdɒmɪnənt/ /ˈdɑmənənt/

The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.

"In the key of C major, G is the dominant. "

Illustration predominate

predominate verb

/prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/ /priːˈdɒmɪneɪt/

To dominate, have control, or succeed by superior numbers or size.

"Red cars predominate on the streets of the city. "

Illustration competition

competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration autocratic

autocratic adjective

/ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/ /ˌɑːtəˈkrætɪk/

Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.

"In recent years, the prime minister has become increasingly autocratic."

Illustration situation

situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

Illustration currently

currently adverb

/ˈkʌɹəntli/

At this moment, at present, now.

"Currently, I am working on my history assignment. "

Illustration iteration

iteration noun

/ɪtəɹˈeɪʃən/

Recital or performance a second time; repetition.

""The baker improved the cookie recipe with each iteration, making it tastier every time he baked a new batch." "

Illustration champions

champions noun

/ˈtʃæmpiənz/ /ˈtʃæmpiʌnz/

An ongoing winner in a game or contest.

"The defending champion is expected to defeat his challenger."

Illustration practiced

practiced adjective

/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

Illustration exercise

exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."

Illustration sovereign

sovereign noun

/ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/

A monarch; the ruler of a country.

"The sovereign of the kingdom awarded the school a grant for new equipment. "

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warriors noun

/ˈwɒɹɪəz/ /ˈwɑɹiə(ɹ)z/

A person who is actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare; a soldier or combatant.

"The basketball team, known as the Warriors, fought hard to win the championship. "