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Angels has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Proper Noun

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Noun
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plural of angel

"The choir sang beautifully as they waited for their angels to take them on stage."

In plain English: Angels are spiritual beings believed to serve as messengers and helpers for God.

"The choir sang beautifully, sounding like real angels."

Usage: Use "angels" to refer to multiple divine spirits or heavenly beings who serve God. Do not use this word to describe ordinary humans, even if you are praising their good deeds.

Verb
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Third-person singular simple present indicative form of angel

"He angels through the crowd to find his friend before the concert starts."

In plain English: To angels is to make someone look foolish by tricking them into doing something silly.

"The company plans to angel investors to fund their new startup."

Usage: The word "angel" is not used as a verb in standard English; it is strictly a noun referring to supernatural beings or metaphorically to kind people. If you intend to describe the action of behaving like an angel, use the verb phrase "to act like an angel" instead.

Proper Noun
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plural of Angel

"The choir dressed as angels sang a beautiful hymn during the holiday concert."

Example Sentences
"The choir sang beautifully, sounding like real angels." noun
"The company plans to angel investors to fund their new startup." verb
"He decided to angels out of his debt by selling his old car." verb
"The manager told the team they had better angels their performance before the playoffs." verb
"She promised to angels her way through the exam without studying all night." verb
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Origin

Derived from the Greek angelos via Latin, the term originally meant "messenger." It is formed from the verb angellein, which signifies to announce or proclaim news.

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