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reigned

The correct spelling is reigned.

How to pronounce reigned

/ɹeɪnd/
verb

IPA: /ɹeɪnd/

Say it like: Ray-ned

The correct spelling is reigned. To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch. For example: "He reigned in an autocratic manner."

Usage Examples

He reigned in an autocratic manner.

Silence reigned.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.
  2. 2.To reign over (a country)
  3. 3.To be the winner of the most recent iteration of a competition.
  4. 4.To be a dominant quality of a place or situation; to prevail, predominate, rule.

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