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prestige

/ˈprɛstɪʤ/
pres · tige ˈprɛs · tɪʤ
English Definition
n. high status or respect based on qualities or achievements
中文释义
声望，威望
Significado en Español
prestigio
한국어 뜻
명성, 위신
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
uy tín, thanh thế
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Example Sentence

The university is known for its academic prestige.

这所大学以其学术声望著称。

Synonyms
reputation status esteem standing
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pre(previous)+stige(stand)→ stand in front of others → prestige.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “prestige”:

  1. A obscurity
  2. B renown
  3. C shame
  4. D disgrace
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B — renown. “prestige” means n. high status or respect based on qualities or achievements

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The new CEO helped elevate the company''s ______.

  1. A prestige
  2. B difficulty
  3. C humility
  4. D obscurity
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A — prestige. “prestige” means n. high status or respect based on qualities or achievements

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Common questions about “prestige”

What does “prestige” mean?

prestige — n. high status or respect based on qualities or achievements. In Chinese: 声望，威望.

How do you pronounce “prestige”?

prestige is pronounced /ˈprɛstɪʤ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pres · tige.

How do you use “prestige” in a sentence?

The university is known for its academic prestige. (这所大学以其学术声望著称。)

What are synonyms for “prestige”?

reputation, status, esteem, standing — all close in meaning to prestige (n. high status or respect based on qualities or achievements).

Is “prestige” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. prestige appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “prestige”?

pre(previous)+stige(stand)→ stand in front of others → prestige.

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