vigil
Translation
vigil, watch
Examples
They held a candlelight vigil for the victims.
They held a candlelight vigil for the victims.
She kept a long vigil by his bedside.
She kept a long vigil by his bedside.
Grammar Patterns
to hold/keep a ((vigil)) to stay awake to watch or pray They held a vigil for the victims.
Similar Words
Synonyms: watch, lookout, observance
Etymology
From Latin 'vigilia' meaning 'wakefulness, a watch', from 'vigil' meaning 'watchful, awake'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'vigilant' (watchful) person staying awake to keep a 'vigil'.