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Leonard

Verb / ˈlenɜ:d / Another word for leonard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Leonard is a male given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'brave lion'.

Synonyms & similar words

dutchleonard elmorejohnleonard elmoreleonard leonard Leo Leon Leonardo Len Lenny Leonnardo Lionard Lyon Lyonard Leontios Lenn Léonard Leonidas Lénárd Leonhardt Leonhard Léonard Leonhardo Leonel Léonardo

Common collocations

  • Leonard Cohen
  • Leonard Bernstein
  • Leonard Peltier
  • Leonard Nimoy
  • Leonard Maltin
  • Leonard Susskind
  • Leonard Kleinrock
  • Leonard Sussman

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Usage note

Leonard is primarily used as a given name, most famously associated with several notable individuals. It is not a common noun or adjective with general vocabulary meanings.

Example sentences

  1. Leonard is a nice person.
  2. My cousin's name is Leonard.
  3. Leonard helped me with my homework.
  4. Leonard is very good at basketball.
  5. Leonard has a pet dog named Max.

Quotes

  • I'm a big fan of Leonard Cohen, and I know that's a common thing for people to say who like Leonard Cohen's music, to say that they're a fan of Leonard Cohen's poetry, which I hesitated to do because it sounds pretentious.
  • My name is Leonard Nimoy and I have been an actor for more than sixty years.
  • The way that I look at it is, I'm just grateful to be in a position to be able to make music and be in a band and be able to do things like open for Leonard Cohen, which to me is just mind-blowing.

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