wreathe

Meanings

• Verb

  To surround or encircle something, typically with a garland or wreath.

  - "He wreathed the tree with holly and ivy."
  - "The victor was wreathed in laurel leaves."

• Noun

  A circular band or garland, typically one made of flowers, leaves, or other decorative materials.

  - "The bride wore a wreath of orange blossoms."
  - "The statue was crowned with a wreath of olive leaves."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wreathe
breathe , feather , seethe , meeteth , death , rethread , weather

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Variants

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wreathe , wreathed , wreathes , wreathing , wreaths

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Etymology

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Old English wrētan, from wrēath, a garland, from weorðan, to become, from weorþ, worthy.

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Trivia

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1. Wreathes have been used as symbols of victory since ancient times.

2. The word 'wreath' comes from the Old English word 'wrēthan', meaning 'to become'.

3. In some cultures, it is believed that wearing a wreath made of certain herbs can bring good fortune.

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Related Concepts

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1. Garland: A long chain or series of objects, often decorative, arranged in a row or circular form.

2. Crown: A circular headband or other head decoration, often symbolizing royalty or victory.

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Culture

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Wreathes have been used in various cultures for different purposes. In ancient Greece, athletes were crowned with wreaths of olive leaves as a symbol of victory. In Norse mythology, wreathes made of rowan wood were used to protect against evil. In Christianity, wreathes of holly and ivy are used during the Christmas season.

How to Memorize "wreathe"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize wrapping a band or garland around an object, encircling it completely.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a victor being crowned with a wreath.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that wreathes are like rings, encircling something completely.

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