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Eliot

Verb / ˈeli:ʌt / Another word for eliot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Eliot is a proper noun which is a surname of English origin. It means 'Jehovah is God'.

Synonyms & similar words

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Usage note

Eliot is primarily a proper noun, most famously associated with the surname of T.S. Eliot, a prominent 20th-century poet. It is not typically used as a common noun or in other word forms.

Example sentences

  1. My friend's last name is Eliot.
  2. T. S. Eliot was a famous writer.
  3. Eliot's work is highly regarded in the literary world.
  4. I have never met anyone named Eliot before.
  5. Eliot's books are always interesting to read.

Quotes

  • 'April is the cruellest month, breeding lilacs out of the dead land, mixing memory and desire, stirring dull roots with spring rain.' - T. S. Eliot
  • 'We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.' - T. S. Eliot
  • 'Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.' - T. S. Eliot

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