vivat
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9.9
An old Latin shout wishing someone a long life or success
- other
- /ˈviːvɑt/
- Archaic
:
viva
- In the Latin ceremony, everyone raised their glasses and cheered vivat for the bride and groom.
Examples
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♪ The mystical divinity ♪ ♪ Of unashamed felinity ♪ ♪ Round the cathedral ♪ ♪ Rang "Vivat" ♪ ♪ Life to ♪ ♪ The Everlasting ♪ ♪ Cat!
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At the celebration, the crowd shouted vivat to honor the victorious team.
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The students shouted vivat as their professor was recognized for his outstanding achievements.
Synonyms
salud
vsvivat
3
9.9
A word people say when they raise glasses to wish good health
is a wish for long life or success used mainly in Latin mottos
7.5
A shout showing support and wishing the king a long life
is a general wish for long life or success not tied to one person
viva
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8.2
A loud shout to show support or celebration for someone
is a focused wish for long life or success rather than general praise
How Supportive
Surface Forms
vivat main
Etymology
Vivat is an old Latin exclamation from the verb vivere 'to live', literally meaning 'may he/she/it live'. So in mottos and ceremonies vivat is used to wish long life or success to a person or thing.