Synonyms for
Eli
Definition
Eli is a proper noun and a given name. It is also a Hebrew name meaning 'ascension' or 'my God'.
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Literary
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Common collocations
- an eminent scholar
- an eminent position
- eminently qualified
- eminently successful
- eminently reasonable
- eminently suitable
- eminently practical
Word family
Usage note
Eminent is typically used to describe people or things that are famous and respected within a particular field. It suggests a high level of achievement and recognition.
Example sentences
- Eli is a very smart boy.
- I saw Eli at the park with his friends.
- Eli's favorite color is blue.
- Eli loves to play soccer.
- Eli's mom baked him a cake for his birthday.
Quotes
'Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?' (My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?) - Jesus Christ
'The spirit of the Lord spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.' - 2 Samuel 23:2
'I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.' - Martin Luther King Jr. (whose son is named Martin Luther King III, nicknamed 'Marty' or 'Eli')