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.

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aria , canticle , carol , chant , choral , chorale , descant , ditty , evensong , hosanna , laud , lay , lied , littany , ode , oratorio , paean , psalm , shout , song of praise , worship song , anthem , antiphon , dirge , dithyramb , doxology , glorify , introit , magnificat , prayer , processional , recessional , requiem , sing , song , te deum