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The kind of young woman who can be a terrific torchbearer has high standards all the time, not just in her prom dress, but every, ordinary day.
Margaret D. Nadauld

Meaning of "torchbearer" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TORCHBEARER

torchbearer  [ˈtɔːtʃˌbɛərə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TORCHBEARER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Torchbearer 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 TORCHBEARER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of torchbearer in the English dictionary

The definition of torchbearer in the dictionary is a person or thing that carries a torch. Other definition of torchbearer is a person who leads or inspires.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TORCHBEARER


bearer
ˈbɛərə
caldera
kælˈdɛərə
carer
ˈkɛərə
casebearer
ˈkeɪsˌbɛərə
cordillera
ˌkɔːdɪlˈjɛərə
cupbearer
ˈkʌpˌbɛərə
Eire
ˈɛərə
ensign-bearer
ˈɛns ənˌbɛərə
macebearer
ˈmeɪsˌbɛərə
pallbearer
ˈpɔːlˌbɛərə
Perak
ˈpɛərə
riviera
ˌrɪvɪˈɛərə
Sarah
ˈsɛərə
sierra
sɪˈɛərə
swordbearer
ˈsɔːdˌbɛərə
talebearer
ˈteɪlbɛərə
trainbearer
ˈtreɪnˌbɛərə
underbearer
ˈʌndəˌbɛərə
Valera
vəˈlɛərə
wayfarer
ˈweɪˌfɛərə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TORCHBEARER

toran
torbanite
Torbay
torbernite
torc
torch
torch singer
torch song
torchable
torcher
torchier
torchiere
torchlight
torchlike
torchlit
torchon lace
torchwood
torchy
torcular
tordion

WORDS THAT END LIKE TORCHBEARER

armour-bearer
besmearer
clearer
comparer
fearer
forbearer
forswearer
furbearer
hearer
office bearer
rearer
shearer
sheepshearer
spearer
standard-bearer
stretcher bearer
stretcher-bearer
swearer
tearer
Water Bearer
wearer

Synonyms and antonyms of torchbearer in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «torchbearer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TORCHBEARER

Find out the translation of torchbearer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of torchbearer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «torchbearer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

火炬手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

portador de la antorcha
570 millions of speakers

English

torchbearer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

torchbearer
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حامل للشعلة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

факелоносец
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

torchbearer
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

torchbearer
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

relayeur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembakar obor
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fackelträger
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

聖火ランナー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

성화 주자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Torchbearer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rước đuốc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தீவட்டிகாரன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मशाल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ışık tutan kimse
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tedoforo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

torchbearer
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

факелоносец
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Torchbearer
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λαμπαδηδρόμος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fakkel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fackelbärare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

torchbearer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of torchbearer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TORCHBEARER»

The term «torchbearer» is regularly used and occupies the 64.397 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TORCHBEARER» OVER TIME

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

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QUOTES WITH «TORCHBEARER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word torchbearer.
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Margaret D. Nadauld
The kind of young woman who can be a terrific torchbearer has high standards all the time, not just in her prom dress, but every, ordinary day.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TORCHBEARER»

Discover the use of torchbearer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to torchbearer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Torchbearer
Finding a baby elephant on the beach, Marcus and Camilla adopt her and teach her how to hold a torch, a task that proves to be very important.
Susan Blackaby, 2008
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The Torchbearer
One year after the events of Infinite Crisis, former Green Lantern Kyle Rayner has emerged as Ion, with enhanced powers and an inclination to rebel against his new role.
Ron Marz, 2007
3
Story of the Olympic Torch
Date of opening ceremony: 17 July 1976 First torchbearer: Tassos Psilidis Final torchbearer: Stephane Prefontaine and Sandra Henderson Number of runners: 1,214 Length of run: 775km 1980 Moscow Date oflighting the flame:19 June1980  ...
Philip Barker, 2012
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Unusual World Coins
Subject: XXVI Olympics - Atlanta - 1936 Olympics, Berlin Obv: Small Liberty seated right with shield and staff, Phrygian cap atop Obv. Legend: BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DEL PERU Rev: Torchbearer running, facing Edge: Reeded Date ...
George S. Cuhaj, Thomas Michael, 2011
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Acolyte Leader's Resource Guide
Monthly. Schedule. Other family members Confirmed? Date Service needs involved in this service Card or call Dec 7 A.M. Service Ushers? Server LEM/ Chalice? Nursery? A.M. Service Server Crucifer Torchbearer Torchbearer Dec 14 A.M. ...
Donna H. Barthle, 2003
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Soldier of Light
torchbearer by the forearm. For a moment, the two men struggled, the torchbearer's face locked in an expression of crazed terror while the priest just looked feverish. Then the torchbearer swung his free arm up into the priest's belly , doubling ...
John de Lancie, Tom Cool, 2001
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Quality Beyond Six Sigma
Executive torchbearer Figure 9.4 shows an executive torchbearer. The executive torchbearer will ideally be the Chief Executive (CEO), and the official sponsor for FIT SIGMA. The higher up the organization the torchbearer is, the greater the ...
Ron Basu, J. Nevan Wright, 2012
8
World Class Production and Inventory Management
The executive torchbearer puts his or her reputation on the line. In addition, one of the most important roles of the torchbearer is to defend the implementation against diversions. Most companies have more good ideas and more good ...
Darryl V. Landvater, 1997
9
Delphi Complete Works of Ben Jonson (Illustrated)
A long tawny coat with a capanda his girdle, his torchbearer carryinga songbook open. Minced Pie. Like a fine cook's wife, dressed neat, her man carrying a pie, dish and spoons. Gambol. Likea tumbler, witha hoop and bells,his torchbearer ...
Ben Jonson, 2013
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ERP: Making It Happen: The Implementers' Guide to Success ...
Figure 6-4 Torchbearer EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE PROJECT TEAM Project Leader torchbearer. This could happen despite a different reporting relationship prior to the ERP project. For example, the project leader may have been ...
Thomas F. Wallace, Michael H. Kremzar, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TORCHBEARER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term torchbearer is used in the context of the following news items.
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Scarborough Pan Am archer Crispin Duenas is final torchbearer
Scarborough Pam Am archer Crispin Duenas was the final Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games torchbearer running the torch into Canada Square Friday afternoon ... «insideTORONTO.com, Jul 15»
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June 9 - Torch visits Gravenhurst, Bracebridge and...
“I love Gravenhurst and I am honoured to be a torchbearer and excited to take part in the torch lighting ceremony,” said McLeod. “Any of our local children could ... «www.muskokaregion.com/, Jun 15»
3
Torchbearer Pierre Mikhail to light Pan Am...
HUNTSVILLE – The task of igniting the 2015 Pan Am Torch Relay community cauldron in Huntsville's River Mill Park tonight is the responsibility of torchbearer ... «www.muskokaregion.com/, Jun 15»
4
Longtime Uxbridge volunteer Daryl Picov will be a Pan Am torchbearer
“I'm ready, just give me the torch,” he said, noting he's had some practice as he was also a torchbearer for the 2013 Special Olympics. “It's amazing, the flame ... «durhamregion.com, May 15»
5
Rexdale torchbearer 'excited' to be part of Toronto's Pan Am legacy
Rexdale's Andrea Basta has been selected as one of 3,000 torchbearers slated to carry the Pan Am flame on its 41-day journey leading up to the Toronto 2015 ... «insideTORONTO.com, May 15»
6
Scarborough school principal Yamamoto named Toronto 2015 Pan …
Yamamoto was recently selected as a Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games torchbearer in recognition of her “commitment to inspiring healthy food choices and to ... «insideTORONTO.com, May 15»
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Five Things You Didn't Know About the Torchbearer Statue
Since 1968, the Torchbearer—UT's official symbol—has borne silent witness to the university's Volunteer Creed: “One that beareth a torch shadoweth oneself to ... «Tennessee Today, May 15»
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Tippecanoe Co. accepting torchbearer apps for Indiana Bicentennial …
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – Tippecanoe County officials announced Tuesday they are now accepting nominations for torchbearers in the 2016 Indiana ... «wlfi.com, May 15»
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Jim Cuddy named among Pan Am torchbearers
... Centre, where the cauldron will be lit during the Pan Am Games opening ceremonies. More than 3,000 torchbearers will participate in the 41-day relay. «Toronto Star, May 15»
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Northeast Town announces Ivan Wheale as community Pan Am …
LITTLE CURRENT—The Northeast Town has officially announced Manitoulin artist Ivan Wheale as the community torchbearer for the Pan Am Games Torch ... «Manitoulin Expositor, Apr 15»

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