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Vocabulary Entry
imam
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A title of respect for a leader of a mosque or a Muslim community.
Example Sentences
"The imam led the prayer service with great devotion."
"Many people turned to the imam for guidance during difficult times."
"She was proud to have studied under a renowned imam."
V
verb
To perform the duties of an imam (though this usage is less common).
Example Sentences
"He will imam the prayer during the Ramadan festivities."
"It's not easy to imam a diverse congregation."
"She was asked to imam at the local mosque while the main leader was away."