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One of my all-time favorite photographers is Irving Penn. I wish I could have watched him work.
Mary Ellen Mark

Meaning of "Irving" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IRVING

Irving  [ˈɜːvɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IRVING

noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Irving 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 IRVING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Irving

Irving is originally a Scottish surname, a variant of the name Irvine, which is derived from the eponymous River Irvine in Dumfriesshire. It may also refer to...

Definition of Irving in the English dictionary

The definition of Irving in the dictionary is Sir Henry. real name John Henry Brodribb. 1838–1905, English actor and manager of the Lyceum Theatre in London. Other definition of Irving is Washington. 1783–1859, US essayist and short-story writer, noted for The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, which contains the stories Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IRVING


approving
əˈpruːvɪŋ
believing
bɪˈliːvɪŋ
carving
ˈkɑːvɪŋ
deceiving
dɪˈsiːvɪŋ
deserving
dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ
earthmoving
ˈɜːθˌmuːvɪŋ
fast-moving
ˌfɑːstˈmuːvɪŋ
grieving
ˈɡriːvɪŋ
improving
ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ
leaving
ˈliːvɪŋ
moving
ˈmuːvɪŋ
nerving
ˈnɜːvɪŋ
serving
ˈsɜːvɪŋ
starving
ˈstɑːvɪŋ
timeserving
ˈtaɪmˌsɜːvɪŋ
undeserving
ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvɪŋ
unnerving
ʌnˈnɜːvɪŋ
unobserving
ˌʌnəbˈzɜːvɪŋ
unswerving
ʌnˈswɜːvɪŋ
weaving
ˈwiːvɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IRVING

IRS
Irtish
Irtysh
Irvine
IRW
Irwin
is
is he ever!
Is.
ISA
Isaac
Isabel
Isabella
Isabella I
Isabella II
Isabella of France
Isabelline

WORDS THAT END LIKE IRVING

craving
diving
driving
engraving
giving
living
loving
problem-solving
proving
raving
rock carving
saving
self-serving
shaving
shelving
surviving
thanksgiving
thriving
wood carving
woodcarving

Synonyms and antonyms of Irving in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Irving» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Irving to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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欧文
1,325 millions of speakers

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Irving
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Irving
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इरविंग
380 millions of speakers
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ايرفينغ
280 millions of speakers

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Ирвинг
278 millions of speakers

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Irving
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আরভিং
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Irving
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Irving
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Irving
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アーヴィング
130 millions of speakers

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어빙
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Irving
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Irving
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இர்விங்
75 millions of speakers

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इर्विंग
75 millions of speakers

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Irving
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Irving
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Irving
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Ірвінг
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Irving
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Ίρβινγκ
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Irving
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Irving
10 millions of speakers
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Irving
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Trends of use of Irving

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

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9 QUOTES WITH «IRVING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Irving.
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Helena Christensen
I felt like I was in the best photography school in the world - I had Herb Ritts, Bruce Weber, Richard Avedon and Irving Penn teach me.
2
Sarah Dessen
If I had to pick, I'd say my favorite book is 'A Prayer For Owen Meany', by John Irving.
3
Ahmet Ertegun
The songwriters whom we think of being the greatest songwriters usually write one hit and six or seven flops. That includes the Irving Berlins and the Hoagy Carmichaels, the Harold Arlens, Cole Porter.
4
George Gershwin
I want to say at once that I frankly believe that Irving Berlin is the greatest songwriter that has ever lived.... His songs are exquisite cameos of perfection, and each one of them is as beautiful as its neighbor. Irving Berlin remains, I think, America's Schubert.
5
Cathy Guisewite
I wanted Cathy and Irving to actually say 'I do' and be pronounced husband and wife on Feb. 5, which is my mom's birthday.
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Jerry Leiber
Irving Berlin was the greatest songwriter of all time. I was in awe of him. But his music wasn't my music. My music was the blues.
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Mary Ellen Mark
One of my all-time favorite photographers is Irving Penn. I wish I could have watched him work.
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Donald Sinden
Whatever part I'm playing, I always carry with me something that's been used by an illustrious predecessor. I'm a great believer in a touching of hands. I have daggers belonging to Henry Irving and Sarah Siddons.
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Mike Stoller
We never thought we were writing for posterity, because at the time everyone assumed that all the great standards had already been written by Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hammerstein... The songs we were writing were supposed to be temporary things, of the period, like comic books.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IRVING»

Discover the use of Irving in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Irving and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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In One Person: A Novel
Billy, the bisexual narrator and main character of In One Person, tells the tragicomic story (lasting more than half a century) of his life as a "sexual suspect," a phrase first used by John Irving in 1978 in his landmark novel of "terminal ...
John Irving, 2012
2
The Irving Younger Collection: Wisdom & Wit from the Master ...
This collection from the ABA Section of Litigation is compiled from the Professional Education Group's recordings of Professor Younger's classic continuing legal education programs.
Irving Younger, Stephen D. Easton, 2010
3
Henry Irving: A Re-evaluation of the Pre-eminent Victorian ...
These essays by leading theatre scholars explore each element of Irving's art, including his acting, his creative control as manager of the Lyceum, and his holistic approach to the theatre.
Richard Foulkes, 2008
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Interviewing as Qualitative Research: A Guide for ...
" Mark R. Warren, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Public Affairs, University of Massachusetts Boston "This is a thoughtful and well-written introduction to the topic.
Irving Seidman, 2012
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Neoconservatism: The Autobiography of an Idea
A comprehensive selection of Kristols' writings and essays on politics and economics, society, religion, culture, literature, education and values.
Irving Kristol, 1995
6
Emperor's New Drugs: Exploding the Antidepressant Myth
Kirsch, a researcher and clinical psychologist, for years referred patients to psychiatrists to have their depression treated with drugs before deciding to investigate for himself just how effective the drugs actually were.
Irving Kirsch, 2010
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Jensen's Bible Study Charts
Jensen's Bible Study Charts includes: 43 Old Testament Book Survey Charts 42 New Testament Book Survey charts 24 Old Testament Related Charts 22 New Testament Related Charts 12 Prophecy Charts 10 General Charts This volume is ideal for ...
Irving L. Jensen, 1981
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Irving Thalberg: Boy Wonder to Producer Prince
In addition, this is the first Thalberg biography to utilize both his recorded conversations and the unpublished memoirs of his wife, Norma Shearer.
Mark A. Vieira, 2009
9
Slave Captain: The Career of James Irving in the Liverpool ...
The result is both a compelling narrative and a valuable reference text. This thoroughly revised edition of Suzanne Schwarz’s best-selling book includes recently discovered archive material.
Suzanne Schwarz, 2008
10
Lust for Life
Chinese edition of the brilliant biographical fiction "Lust for Life" by Irving Stone illustrates the most influential genius painter, Vincent Van Gogh, his life and work. In Traditional Chinese. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.
Irving Stone, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IRVING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Irving is used in the context of the following news items.
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Delivery driver shot dead in Irving Park on way to work - Chicago …
Manuel Arizaga, 34, was shot in the head near his home in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood July 17, 2015, while he was preparing to head ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Someone stole the welcome sign to Irving's freed slave-founded …
Far older than Irving itself, the Bear Creek area off Conflans Road was first settled by slaves in the 1850s. They came home there after long ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
3
Irving Art Association presents exhibit | | Dallas Morning News
The Irving Art Association presents its annual members juried art show through Aug. 30 in the Dupree Gallery at the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Sharia court in Irving, Texas? Negative | PolitiFact Texas
This is a court in Afghanistan that follows Sharia law. We found no evidence Muslims tried to open a Sharia court in Irving, Texas (Photo, The ... «PolitiFact, Jul 15»
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Irving-Las Colinas Rotary Club announces new officers | | Dallas …
The Irving-Las Colinas Rotary Club recently installed its new officers for 2015-16. They are Bobby Haas, Bill LaBarr, Kyle Taylor, Don Jensen, ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Hershey Felder gets a bit too old-fashioned as Irving Berlin at the …
“Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin,” is a delightful one-man show in which Felder portrays the legendary composer telling his life story from a ... «Metro.us, Jul 15»
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Irving Morning Roundup: July 17, 2015 | | Dallas Morning News
–The Friends of the Irving Public Library will hold a Buck A Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Valley Ranch Library, 401 ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Restaurant week brings funds for Irving Cares | Dallas Morning News
Irving Cares tried a new fundraiser in May, a smaller version of the popular Dallas Restaurant Week which raises funds for charity. The goal of ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Israeli scouts visit Irving
They perform at various places, such as churches, temples and libraries, but here in Irving, the National Scouting Museum makes a perfect ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Irving Morning Roundup: July 16, 2015 | | Dallas Morning News
–A Young Adult Author Teen Party for teens in grades 6 to 12 will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. today at the South Irving Library, 601 Schulze. Authors ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»

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