vigil
word
Definition
A vigil is a period of staying awake, often during the night, to keep watch or pray, especially to show support or remember someone who has died.
Usage & Nuances
'Vigil' is formal and often used for events honoring someone who has died, such as a 'candlelight vigil.' It can also refer to a period of keeping watch for security or religious reasons. Don't confuse with 'visual' or 'village.'
Spanish: vigiliaPortuguese (BR): vigíliaPortuguese (PT): vigíliaChinese (Simplified): 守夜 - 守夜活动Chinese (Traditional): 守夜 - 守夜活動Hindi: जागरण - पहराArabic: يقظة - سهرة (تأبينية)Bengali: নিশিরাত - পাহারা - প্রার্থনাসভাRussian: бдение - вахта (наблюдение)Japanese: 徹夜の見守り - 夜通しの祈りVietnamese: cầu nguyện thâu đêm - canh thứcKorean: 철야 - 밤샘 - 추모 집회Turkish: nöbet - dua nöbetiUrdu: جاگنا - نگہبانی - دعا کی محفلIndonesian: jaga malam - doa bersama
Example Sentences
The family held a vigil for their loved one.
basic
People attended a candlelight vigil in the park.
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They kept a silent vigil outside the hospital.
basic
After the accident, the whole community gathered for a vigil to show support.
natural
There was a vigil outside city hall lasting until sunrise.
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She stayed awake on vigil all night waiting for news.
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