prestige
Translation
prestige, status, reputation
Examples
Working for that company carries a lot of prestige.
Working for that company carries a lot of prestige.
The award added to her prestige as a writer.
The award added to her prestige as a writer.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) respect and admiration Working for that company carries a lot of prestige.
Similar Words
Synonyms: status, reputation, standing, esteem
Etymology
From Latin 'praestigium' meaning 'illusion, trick'. The meaning shifted to 'dazzling influence' and then 'reputation based on high achievement'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'prestigious' university like Oxford or Cambridge, which has a high reputation and status.