knighted

verb

Definition of knightednext
past tense of knight
as in ennobled

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  1. improved
  2. lifted
  3. celebrated
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  • Finally healthy and a catalyst in the Panthers’ improved pass rush, Wonnum has gained a deeper perspective — and a wealth of medical knowledge — over the year since his initial injury.
    Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But the Blackhawks are usually the Wild’s tonic, and the Wild improved to 14-0-1 against them in the past 15 meetings.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of improved
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  • An hour later, American said flights were again beginning to board and the FAA lifted the nationwide ground stop.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And the lamb, which knew what weeping meant, lifted itself from the hay.
    Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of lifted
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  • The philanthropist celebrated with her fiancé, Jeff Bezos, and a group of friends who coordinated with her by dressing up in black and white.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The couple, who recently celebrated their 20-year wedding anniversary, are parents to daughter Antonia, 19, and sons Gino, 17, and Joey, 14.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrated
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knight

knighted

knighthood

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