ode
Translation
ode, lyric poem
Examples
He wrote an ode to his beloved city.
He wrote an ode to his beloved city.
The poem is a beautiful ode to nature.
The poem is a beautiful ode to nature.
Grammar Patterns
an ode to ((sth.)) a poem written to praise or honour ((sth.)) He wrote an ode to freedom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: poem, lyric, tribute
Etymology
From Greek 'ōidē' meaning 'song,' related to 'aeidein' (to sing).
Memory Tips
An 'ode' is a poem that 'sings' the praises of something. Think of Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy'.