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Synonyms for victory


Grammar : Noun
Spell : vik-tuh-ree, vik-tree
Phonetic Transcription : ˈvɪk tə ri, ˈvɪk tri

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Définition of victory

Origin :
  • early 14c., from Old French victorie, from Latin victoria, from past participle stem of vincere (see victor). V.E. ("victory in Europe") and V.J. ("victory in Japan") days in World War II were first used Sept. 2, 1944, by James F. Byrne, U.S. director of War Mobilization ["Washington Post," Sept. 10, 1944].
  • noun win, success
Example sentences :
  • But what is the real value, what will be the consequences, of our victory?
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • Every victory for human freedom will be a victory for world peace.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • In January, 1876, the Herzegovinians gained a victory over the Turkish troops.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The victory which is merely a walk-over is scarcely a victory.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • "Nobody but you and me," Burke declared, all agog with anticipation of victory at last.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • A tide of secret joy swept through him, as he realized his victory.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • For the cross, if you wish to define it, is the confirmation of victory.
  • Extract from : « The Non-Christian Cross » by John Denham Parsons
  • When the game was over, he bought drinks to celebrate his victory.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • The Syracusans lost no time in turning their victory to account.
  • Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
  • There was no word of the bank episode, nothing but a paean of victory.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

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