5 letter words starting with REI

Reify

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To make something abstract into a concrete reality.

Pronunciation: US: /ˈriː.ə.faɪ/, UK: /ˈriː.ɪ.faɪ/

Origin and Usage: The term "reify" comes from the Latin word "res," meaning "thing," and the suffix "-ify," meaning "to make." It was first used in English in the mid-19th century. The term is often used in academic and philosophical contexts to describe the process of turning abstract concepts into concrete objects or ideas.

Synonyms: Concretize, embody, manifest, materialize, objectify.

Related Words: Deify, edify, unify, codify, petri.

Example Sentences:

• She sought to reify her ideas by turning them into physical objects.
• The artists work sought to reify the emotions of his subjects.
• He argued that the process of reification can lead to the misrepresentation of abstract concepts.

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.

Here is the requested information on "reiki": Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A form of alternative therapy that originated in Japan and involves the transfer of energy from the practitioners palms to their patients body to encourage healing.

2. The energy that is transferred during a reiki session.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈreɪki/

UK: /ˈreɪki/

Origin and Usage:

Reiki originated in Japan in the early 20th century and was developed by Mikao Usui. It is based on the idea that there is a universal life force energy that flows through all living things and that this energy can be harnessed to promote healing and balance in the body. Reiki has gained popularity as a complementary therapy in many countries around the world and is often used alongside conventional medical treatments.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

None

Example Sentences:

1. She went for a reiki session to help with her chronic pain.

2. The practitioner used reiki to balance the patients energy.

Reins

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. The long, narrow straps attached to a horses bit and used to control the horse.
2. Control or guidance of a situation or person.

Pronunciations:

• US: /reɪnz/
• UK: /reɪnz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "reins" originated from the Old French word "reine" meaning "strap, thong." It has been in use since the 14th century. The primary usage of the word is in reference to the straps used to control horses, but it is also commonly used metaphorically to refer to control or guidance of a situation or person.

Synonyms:

• Control
• Guidance
• Management
• Direction

Related Words:

• Chain
• Leash
• Bridle
• Trace
• Thong

Example Sentences:

1. She held the reins tightly as the horse galloped through the field.
2. He had the reins of the company firmly in his grip.