What is another word for Knighted?

Pronunciation: [nˈa͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

When it comes to synonyms for the word "knighted", there are several options that you can use. Some of the most commonly known synonyms for knighted include dubbed, conferred, inaugurated, inducted, instated, and investitured. Each of these synonyms denotes the act of bestowing a title or honor upon an individual, much like knights were appointed by monarchs in the past. Other lesser-known synonyms for knighted include ennobled, girded, championed, lionized, and venerated. These synonyms can be used interchangeably depending on the context in which they are used. Overall, the important thing to keep in mind is that all of these synonyms represent recognition and honor for an individual's accomplishments.

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What are the hypernyms for Knighted?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Knighted

And, the nation so overswarmed with ecclesiastics, that the spiritual honours were quickly devoured, and the race left hungry; they therefore fastened upon the temporal-hence we boast of two Knighted priests.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
He is about to be Knighted.
"Contemporary One-Act Plays Compiler: B. Roland Lewis"
Sir James M. Barrie George Middleton Althea Thurston Percy Mackaye Lady Augusta Gregor Eugene Pillot Anton Tchekov Bosworth Crocker Alfred Kreymborg Paul Greene Arthur Hopkins Paul Hervieu Jeannette Marks Oscar M. Wolff David Pinski Beulah Bornstead Herma
Massinger, in the "City Madam," printed in 1679, describing the dress of a rich merchant's wife, mentions powder thus:- "Since your husband was Knighted, as I said, The reverend hood cast off, your borrowed hair Powdered and curled, was by your dresser's art, Formed like a coronet, hanged with diamonds And richest orient pearls."
"England in the Days of Old"
William Andrews

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