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A few years ago, one of our singles got beaten out by Better Than Ezra. The label could only have one band at a time being taken to the right people at radio, and they opted for Better Than Ezra instead of us. Who knows.
Gene Ween

Meaning of "Ezra" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EZRA

Ezra  [ˈɛzrə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EZRA

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Ezra is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EZRA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ezra

Ezra

Ezra, also called Ezra the Scribe and Ezra the Priest in the Book of Ezra. According to the Hebrew Bible he returned from the Babylonian exile and reintroduced the Torah in Jerusalem. According to First Esdras, a non-canonical Greek translation of the Book of Ezra, he was also a high priest. His name may be an abbreviation of Azaryahu, "God-helps". In the Greek Septuagint the name is rendered Esdras, from which Latin: Esdras. The Book of Ezra describes how he led a group of Judean exiles living in Babylon to their home city of Jerusalem where he enforced observance of the Torah and cleansed the community of mixed marriages. Ezra, known as "Ezra the scribe" in Chazalic literature, is a highly respected figure in Judaism.

Definition of Ezra in the English dictionary

The definition of Ezra in the dictionary is a Jewish priest of the 5th century bc, who was sent from Babylon by the Persian king Artaxerxes I to reconstitute observance of the Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem after the captivity. Other definition of Ezra is the book recounting his efforts to perform this task.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EZRA


Basra
ˈbæzrə
Basrah
ˈbæzrə
doosra
ˈduːzrə
ibn-Ezra
ˌɪbənˈɛzrə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EZRA

Eyre Peninsula
eyrie
eyrir
Eysenck
Eysk
Ez.
Ezechias
Ezechiel
Ezek.
Ezekiel
ezine
Ezr.

WORDS THAT END LIKE EZRA

agora
Alexandra
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Andorra
Ankara
antara
bra
camera
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extra
Fra
hora
laura
opera
ora
para
sera
sierra
terra
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Synonyms and antonyms of Ezra in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Ezra» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Ezra to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

以斯拉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Esdras
570 millions of speakers

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Ezra
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एजरा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عزرا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Эзра
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Ezra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ইষ্রা
260 millions of speakers

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Ezra
220 millions of speakers

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Ezra
190 millions of speakers

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Ezra
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エズラ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

에즈라
85 millions of speakers

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Ezra
85 millions of speakers
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Ezra
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எஸ்ரா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एज्रा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ezra
70 millions of speakers

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Ezra
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Ezra
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Езра
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Ezra
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Ezra
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Esra
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Ezra
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Ezra
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Ezra

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3 QUOTES WITH «EZRA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Ezra.
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Jacques Barzun
Varese, Apollinaire, Ezra Pound, Leger, Gleizes, Severini, Villon, Duchamp, Duchamp-Villon, Marie Laurencin, Cocteau and many others were to me household names in the literal sense - names of familiar figures around the house.
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Mickey Kaus
Ezra Klein gets under my skin. He seems to spout the party line.
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Gene Ween
A few years ago, one of our singles got beaten out by Better Than Ezra. The label could only have one band at a time being taken to the right people at radio, and they opted for Better Than Ezra instead of us. Who knows.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EZRA»

Discover the use of Ezra in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Ezra and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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George Méliès
This is the first study of Méliès's films to appear in English in over twenty years and the only book to interpret his work using the tools of modern film analysis.
Elizabeth Ezra, 2000
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Ezra-Nehemiah: A Commentary
This volume, a part of the Old Testament Library series, explores the books of Ezra and Nehemiah The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and ...
‎1988
3
The Cantos of Ezra Pound
Provides the complete text of Pound's epic poem including a translation of Pound's Italian canto LXXII, Canto LXXIII, and a 1966 fragment concluding the work
Ezra Pound, 1996
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Pound/Joyce; the Letters of Ezra Pound to James Joyce: With ...
Donated by Michael Dillon, June 2009. The letters of Ezra Pound to James Joyce with Pound's critical essays and articles about Joyce. This is the record of one of the most interesting personal relationships of modern literature.
Ezra Pound, James Joyce, Forrest Read, 1967
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Fourth Ezra: A Commentary on the Book of Fourth Ezra
Fourth Ezra is a magnificent commentary, the definitive and standard work for generations to come.
Michael E. Stone, Frank Moore Cross, 1990
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The Commentary of Abraham Ibn Ezra on the Pentateuch: ...
This volume includes and Appendix of astronomical units, and indices of Biblical and Talmudic references.
Abraham ben Meïr Ibn Ezra, 2003
7
Literary Essays of Ezra Pound
The contemporary significance and permanent value of Pound's criticism are revealed in these collected essays and reviews
Ezra Pound, Thomas Stearns Eliot, 1968
8
Creation, Nature and Hope in 4 Ezra
"This is a groundbreaking study, examining the theme of creation in 4 Ezra more thoroughly than has been done before.
Jonathan A. Moo, 2011
9
Bede on Ezra and Nehemiah
This volume contains a translation of the Latin text; annotations dealing with textual, historical, social, and religious issues; an introduction; two appendices; and a bibliography.
Saint Bede (the Venerable), Scott DeGregorio, 2006
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ABC of Reading
In celebration of what would have been Ezra Pound's 125th birthday comes a new edition of the author's classic book about the meaning of literature, now with a new introduction. Reissue.
Ezra Pound, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EZRA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Ezra is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ezra Holdings third quarter income slumps
SINGAPORE--Ezra Holdings Ltd. (5DN.SG) Friday said its fiscal third quarter profit after tax slumped amid a tough environment for oil and gas ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
2
The Queenie has been Cast, Ezra Miller to play “Kredan”
Ezra Miller who was rumored to be in the running to play Jacob, a character speculated to be Newt's “enemy,” may no longer be a front runner ... «The Leaky Cauldron.org, Jul 15»
3
Ezra profits down in 3Q15
The decline in earnings was due to a drop in revenue from Ezra's subsea services division (USD21 million) and offshore support and ... «IHS Maritime 360, Jul 15»
4
Ezra Furman: Perpetual Motion People
“They'll never pin me down in the pages like a bug / Never classify me; don't try / I want to be freeee!” warns Ezra Furman during the admirably ... «PopMatters, Jul 15»
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Local support acts announced for George Ezra's SA tour
Cape Town - UK singer-songwriter and double-platinum selling artist, George Ezra, will be joined on stage by some of our best local acts ... «Channel 24, Jul 15»
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'Batman V Superman': Ezra Miller's Flash Will Be Barry Allen In …
For months fans have wondered which version of The Flash Ezra Miller would be playing. Now they might have an answer. According to Total ... «Design & Trend, Jul 15»
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Ezra inks offshore contract in Middle East
Singapore-listed offshore services provider Ezra Holdings has inked a deal with oil company Saudi Aramco for an offshore project in the Middle ... «IHS Maritime 360, Jul 15»
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Ezra Charles wants to teach you to boogie-woogie
... seen renewed enthusiasm among young musicians: blues, Americana, folk, honky tonk. Ezra Charles wants to add boogie-woogie to that list. «Beaumont Enterprise, Jul 15»
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Porter column, Levant video
Forget about Ezra Levant. Bringing your daughter to a protest and thrusting her into the national spotlight in order to create a news story is ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
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Ezra Levant begs to differ
Re: My daughter's run-in with Ezra Levant, July 7. My daughter's run-in with Ezra Levant, July 7. I'm flattered to be mentioned in a Star headline, ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»

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