requiem
4 synonyms for requiem, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A religious ceremony, especially a Catholic Mass, held to honor and pray for the dead.
Synonyms
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How to use requiem
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sing a requiem
requiem mass
compose a requiem
Etymology
From Latin requiem, the opening word of the traditional Mass for the dead, from requies, "rest," from re- plus quies ("quiet, rest").
Full origin of requiem →Frequently asked questions
What does “requiem” mean?
The word “requiem” means a religious ceremony, especially a Catholic Mass, held to honor and pray for the dead. In plain terms, a memorial service or piece of music for someone who has died.
How do you pronounce “requiem”?
“Requiem” is pronounced REH-kwee-uhm (/ˈɹɛ.kwi.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “requiem” in a sentence?
Here is “requiem” used in a sentence: “A requiem was held for the victims of the disaster.”
What part of speech is “requiem”?
“Requiem” is a noun.
Where does the word “requiem” come from?
The word “requiem” comes from Latin. From Latin requiem, the opening word of the traditional Mass for the dead, from requies, "rest," from re- plus quies ("quiet, rest").
Is “requiem” a common word?
“Requiem” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “requiem” have?
“Requiem” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a religious ceremony, especially a Catholic Mass, held to honor and pray for the dead.
