anthem /anˈthəm/

1. A composition for a church choir, commonly with solo passages, usu set to a passage from the Bible
2. Any song of praise or gladness
3. Loosely, an officially recognized national hymn or song (such as a national anthem)
4. A song or tune that provokes a powerful response from an audience
5. An antiphon (obsolete)

To praise in an anthem

anthemˈic adjective

(esp of popular music) provoking a powerful response from an audience

anˈthemwise adverb (Bacon)

In the manner of an antiphonal anthem

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