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HIM/hɪm/

A hymn is a religious song of praise; by extension, a text that praises something strongly: a hymn of praise, a hymn to excellence. Song is everyday; anthem is a public or national cousin; a policy is a rule you can audit. UK offices also say sing from the same hymn sheet (agree in public). A homepage ode does not staff a sitting.

Meaning

A religious song of praise; also a piece of writing that praises something strongly.

Examples

• “A hymn to “excellence” on the homepage does not staff the sitting.”
• “Song is everyday. Anthem is civic/brand. Psalm is scripture. Excellence is a slogan until there is a rota. Cover is names and times. Write the rota; keep the hymn for the choir, or for the footer after the names exist.”

Good to know

A song/text of praise. Everyday: song. Close: anthem. Idiom: the same hymn sheet. A homepage ode ≠ a staffed sitting.

Near in meaning

anthem

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