Reign over Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹeɪn/ /ˈoʊvɝ
RAYN OH-ver
ɹˈeɪn/ /ˈəʊvɐ
RAYN OH-vuh
Definition
To officially rule as a king, queen, or leader over a country or group; can also mean to have great control or influence over something or someone.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for royalty or leaders in formal or historical contexts, but can be used metaphorically for dominance or influence ('reign over fears', 'reign over the competition'). Not used for everyday authority (use 'manage', 'lead'). Formal and literary in tone.
Spanish: reinar sobre - dominarPortuguese (BR): reinar sobre - dominarPortuguese (PT): reinar sobre - dominarChinese (Simplified): 统治 - 支配Chinese (Traditional): 統治 - 支配Hindi: पर शासन करना - प्रभुत्व जमानाArabic: يسيطر على - يهيمن علىBengali: শাসন করা - কর্তৃত্ব করাRussian: править - господствоватьJapanese: 君臨する - 支配するVietnamese: trị vì - thống trịKorean: 지배하다 - 군림하다Turkish: hüküm sürmek - egemen olmakUrdu: حکومت کرنا - غالب آناIndonesian: memerintah - berkuasa
Example Sentences
The king will reign over the entire kingdom.
basic
She dreams of reigning over her people with kindness.
basic
Many leaders wanted to reign over large lands.
basic
For years, fear seemed to reign over her decisions.
natural
You can’t let anger reign over your heart.
natural
Who will reign over the championship this year?
natural