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1 glory
['ɡlo:ri] 1. plural - glories; noun1) (fame or honour: glory on the field of battle; He took part in the competition for the glory of the school.) δόξα2) (a source of pride, fame etc: This building is one of the many glories of Venice.) καύχημα3) (the quality of being magnificent: The sun rose in all its glory.) μεγαλοπρέπεια2. verb(to take great pleasure in: He glories in his work as an architect.) απολαμβάνω, καμαρώνω για- glorify- glorification
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2 Win
v. trans.Earn for oneself: P. and V. φέρεσθαι, ἐκφέρεσθαι, εὑρίσκεσθαι κομίζεσθαι, Ar. and V. φέρειν (also Plat. but rare P.), εὑρίσκειν, V. κομίζειν, ἄρνυσθαι (also Plat. but rare P.), ἀνύτεσθαι, P. περιποιεῖσθαι; see Gain.Meet with: P. and V. τυγχάνειν (gen.). προστυγχάνειν (gen. or dat.) (Plat.), Ar. and V. κυρεῖν (gen.).Win by labour: V. ἐκπονεῖν (acc.), ἐκμοχθεῖν (acc.).I trust that I shall win this glory: V. πέποιθα τοῦτʼ ἐπισπάσειν κλέος (Soph., Aj. 769).Win a case: P. δίκην αἱρεῖν, or αἱρεῖν alone.Win one's way, advance with effort: P. βιάζεσθαι.Win over to oneself, v. trans.: P. and V. προσποιεῖσθαι, προσάγεσθαι, προστίθεσθαι, P. εὐτρεπίζεσθαι, ἐπάγεσθαι, ὑπάγεσθαι.Win over to some one else: P. προσποιεῖν (τινά τινι).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Win
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3 honour
['onə] 1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) τιμή2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) τιμή3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) δόξα4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) τιμή5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) τιμή6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) τιμητική διάκριση7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) Εντιμότης,Εντιμότατε2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.)2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?)3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.)4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.)•- honorary- honourable
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- on one's honour
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Glory — Glo ry, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Gloried}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Glorying}.] [OE. glorien, OF. glorier, fr. L. gloriari, fr. gloria glory. See {Glory}, n.] [1913 Webster] 1. To exult with joy; to rejoice. [1913 Webster] Glory ye in his holy name. Ps. cv.? … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
in\ one's\ glory — adj. phr. Pleased and contented with yourself. When John won the race, he was in his glory. Tom is very vain, and praise puts him in his glory … Словарь американских идиом
in all one's glory — adjective Completely naked She quickly dressed for fear that someone would walk through the shower door and see her in all her glory … Wiktionary
in one's glory — informal in a state of extreme joy or exaltation. → glory … English new terms dictionary
