Anthem /(ăn"thĕm)/

An·them

Anthem

n.
  1. Formerly, a hymn sung in alternate parts, in present usage, a selection from the Psalms, or other parts of the Scriptures or the liturgy, set to sacred music.
  2. A song or hymn of praise or devotion; as, a national anthem.

Anthem

v. t.
  1. To celebrate with anthems. [Poet.]
    Sweet birds antheming the morn.