victor

[ˈvɪktər]

victor Definition

  • 1a person who defeats an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition
  • 2a person who achieves success or superiority in a particular field or activity

Using victor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "victor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The victor of the race crossed the finish line first.

  • Example

    She emerged as the victor in the debate competition.

  • Example

    The football team was declared the victor of the championship.

  • Example

    He was hailed as the victor of the election.

victor Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using victor

  • to win or succeed in something when it seemed certain that one would lose or fail

    Example

    The team snatched victory from the jaws of defeat by scoring two goals in the last minute of the game.

  • to claim victory or success prematurely, before it has been fully achieved

    Example

    The company declared victory over its competitors, but soon realized that it still had a long way to go.

  • it is very satisfying to win or succeed in something

    Example

    After months of hard work, finally getting the promotion was a victory that was sweet indeed.

Phrases with victor

  • a victory that is won at too great a cost to have been worthwhile for the victor

    Example

    The battle was a Pyrrhic victory for the army, as they lost many soldiers and resources.

  • a victory that is achieved despite not winning the actual competition or battle

    Example

    Although they lost the game, the team considered it a moral victory as they played well against a stronger opponent.

  • a celebratory circuit around a track or field by the winner of a race

    Example

    After winning the race, the athlete took a victory lap around the stadium.

Origins of victor

from Latin 'victor', meaning 'conqueror'

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Summary: victor in Brief

The term 'victor' [ˈvɪktər] refers to a person who wins or succeeds in a competition or activity. It can denote a range of contexts, from sports to politics, exemplified by 'The football team was declared the victor of the championship.' 'Victor' extends into phrases like 'Pyrrhic victory,' and idioms like 'snatch victory from the jaws of defeat,' denoting a come-from-behind win, and 'victory is sweet,' implying the satisfaction of success.

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