triumph

²triumph

verb

Definition of TRIUMPH

intransitive verb

1

: to obtain victory : prevail

2

a : to receive the honor of a triumph b : to celebrate victory or success boastfully or exultingly

Examples of TRIUMPH

1. His favorite team triumphed in the championship game.
2. <despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed>

First Known Use of TRIUMPH

1508

Related to TRIUMPH

Synonyms: conquer, prevail, win

Antonyms: lose

Related Words: overcome, sweep; squeak, squeeze; contend, vie; succeed; breeze, romp

Near Antonyms: collapse, fail, flop, fold, wash out; flounder, struggle; decline, slip, slump, wane

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