- a song or ode in praise or honor of God, a deity, a nation, etc.
- something resembling this, as a speech, essay, or book in praise of someone or something.
- to praise or celebrate in a hymn; express in a hymn.
- to sing hymns.
- a Christian song of praise sung to God or a saint
- a similar song praising other gods, a nation, etc
- to express (praises, thanks, etc) by singing hymns
