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Vocabulary Entry
sir
|noun β’ verb
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N
noun
A respectful or formal term of address for a man.
Example Sentences
"The officer addressed the soldier as 'sir' during the ceremony."
"Yes, sir, I will get that report to you by the end of the day."
"The waiter greeted the guest with a polite, 'How can I assist you, sir?'"
V
verb
To address someone respectfully as sir.
Example Sentences
"The employee was instructed to sir the clients as a sign of respect."
"She decided to sir her professor in every correspondence."
"When in doubt, itβs best to sir the audience in your speech."