5 letter words ending in EIGN

Deign

Part of speech: Verb

Definition: To do something that one considers beneath ones dignity; to condescend.

Pronunciations: US: /deɪn/, UK: /deɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "deign" comes from the Old French word "deignier," which means "to deem worthy." The word was first used in Middle English in the 14th century. "Deign" is often used to describe someone who is doing something they feel is beneath them or their station in life.

Synonyms: Condescend, stoop, lower oneself, descend, patronize, humble oneself.

Related Words: Reign, feign, skein, vein, seign.

Example Sentences:

• She didn deign to answer the question.
• He deigned to speak to the peasants.
• The queen deigned to visit the village.
• He wouldn even deign to look at me.
• She deigned to accept the invitation.

Feign

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To pretend to have a feeling or condition; to fake or simulate something.

Pronunciation (US): /feɪn/

Pronunciation (UK): /feɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "feign" comes from the Old French word "feindre," which means "to pretend." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is often used in literature and theater to describe a character who is pretending to be someone or something they are not.

Synonyms: Pretend, simulate, fake, counterfeit, sham.

Related Words: Faint, feint, reign, deign, skein.

Example Sentences:

• She feigned interest in his story, but really she was bored.
• He feigned illness to avoid going to work.
• The actor feigned a smile even though he was feeling sad.

Reign

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definition: As a verb, reign means to hold royal office; to rule as a monarch. As a noun, reign means the period during which a monarch rules.

Pronunciations: US: /reɪn/; UK: /reɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "reign" originated from the Old French word "regnier" and the Latin word "regnum," which means "kingdom" or "rule." The verb form of "reign" has been used since the 14th century, while the noun form has been used since the 16th century. It is commonly used in political and historical contexts.

Synonyms: Rule, govern, dominate, control, command

Related Words: Ruler, power, king, queen, state

Example Sentences:

• The queen has reigned for over 50 years.
• The kings reign was marked by peace and prosperity.
• The team reigned supreme in the championship game.
• The dictators reign of terror came to an end after a popular uprising.
• During the reign of the emperor, the country experienced significant economic growth.