vespers
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for vespers, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An evening prayer service in the Christian church, one of the traditional canonical hours.
Synonyms
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How to use vespers
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Etymology
From Old French vespres, from Late Latin vesperae, related to vesper, "evening".
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What does “vespers” mean?
The word “vespers” means an evening prayer service in the Christian church, one of the traditional canonical hours. In plain terms, a church service held in the evening, common in Catholic and Anglican tradition.
How do you pronounce “vespers”?
“Vespers” is pronounced VEHSPZ (/ˈvɛspɝz/ in IPA).
How do you use “vespers” in a sentence?
Here is “vespers” used in a sentence: “The monks gathered for vespers as the sun went down.”
What part of speech is “vespers”?
“Vespers” is a noun.
Where does the word “vespers” come from?
The word “vespers” comes from Late Latin. From Old French vespres, from Late Latin vesperae, related to vesper, "evening".