Definitions

1. noun

a song or hymn of praise or triumph, typically sung on formal occasions

“The national anthem was played at the opening ceremony of the Olympics.”

2. noun

a theme or idea that is celebrated or expressed in a literary or artistic work

“The novel’s central anthem was a critique of societal norms.”

3. verb

to praise or celebrate something or someone in a song or other form of expression

“The fans anthemed their team’s victory with a loud cheer.”

4. verb

to celebrate or express approval of something

“The crowd anthemed the new policy with applause.”