emblazon

C2 Topic:Actions & Processes

Also spelled emblazon’d

US /ɪmˈbleɪzən/ UK /ɪmˈbleɪzən/ See IPA manual

Freq #393607

Meanings

1

verb
to display, write, or depict something prominently on a surface

The school emblem is emblazoned across the front of every uniform.
2

verb
in heraldry, to decorate or depict with a coat of arms or heraldic devices

The entrance hall was emblazoned with the arms of the founding family.

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Synonyms

1 verb · to display, write, or... inscribe display imprint adorn

2 verb · in heraldry, to decorate or... blazon decorate ornament

Opposites

erase conceal strip

Word family

Forms emblazoned

Derived forms emblazoneremblazonmentemblazonry

Related forms blazon heraldry inscriptioncoat of arms

Etymology

Formed from en- ("put on, cause to be") + blazon. Blazon came from Old French blason ("shield, coat of arms") and developed the specialized sense of describing or depicting heraldic arms. Emblazon later broadened from heraldic decoration to any prominent inscription or display.

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# emblazon

**Type:** Word
**Level:** C2
**Part of speech:** verb
**IPA (US):** /ɪmˈbleɪzən/
**IPA (UK):** /ɪmˈbleɪzən/
**Frequency rank:** 393607

## Meanings
1. to display, write, or depict something prominently on a surface
2. in heraldry, to decorate or depict with a coat of arms or heraldic devices

## Examples
- The school emblem is emblazoned across the front of every uniform.
- The entrance hall was emblazoned with the arms of the founding family.

## Synonyms
- inscribe
- display
- imprint
- adorn
- blazon
- decorate

## Antonyms
- erase
- conceal
- strip

## Derived Forms
- emblazoner
- emblazonment
- emblazonry

## Related Forms
- blazon
- heraldry
- inscription
- coat of arms

## Etymology
Formed from en- ("put on, cause to be") + blazon. Blazon came from Old French blason ("shield, coat of arms") and developed the specialized sense of describing or depicting heraldic arms. Emblazon later broadened from heraldic decoration to any prominent inscription or display.

## Topics
- Actions & Processes

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