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mantra

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmæntrə/

mantra means: A phrase or message that someone repeats often, usually to express a belief or goal.

noun

REPEATED MESSAGEC1

A phrase or message that someone repeats often, usually to express a belief or goal.

  • Her mantra is “Keep trying.”
  • The team adopted a new mantra about customer care.
  • He repeated the same mantra at every meeting.

Similar words: motto, slogan

Common phrases: personal mantra, company mantra, repeat the mantra

MEDITATION PHRASEB2

A word or phrase repeated to help you focus during meditation.

  • She repeated a mantra quietly.
  • A simple mantra helped him focus on his breathing.
  • Do you use a mantra when you meditate?

Common phrases: repeat a mantra, meditation mantra, chant a mantra

VEDIC PRAYERC2

A sacred hymn or passage from the Vedas used as a Hindu prayer.

  • The priest recited a mantra.
  • Students learned the Sanskrit words of the mantra.
  • This mantra comes from an ancient Vedic hymn.

Similar words: sacred verse

Common phrases: Vedic mantra, sacred mantra, recite a mantra

Questions about mantra

What does mantra mean?

A phrase or message that someone repeats often, usually to express a belief or goal.

What is mantra in other languages?

Türkçe: slogan · Español: lema · Français: devise · Deutsch: Motto · Italiano: motto · 日本語: 決まり文句

How do you pronounce mantra?

It is pronounced /ˈmæntrə/.

How do you use mantra in a sentence?

Her mantra is “Keep trying.” The team adopted a new mantra about customer care.

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