Vigil
noun
A period of staying awake to keep watch or to pray, especially at night.
He kept vigil at his wife's bedside.
noun
An event or a period of time when a group of people stay in a place and quietly wait, pray, etc., especially at night.
A candlelight vigil was held for the victims of the shooting.
noun
In Roman Catholic Church, the day before a festival, observed by a vigil and fasting.
Today is the vigil of the Assumption.
Often appears as...
- keep a vigil
- observe a vigil
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Academic
noun
A protest involving people staying in one place for a prolonged period.
They organized a 24-hour vigil outside the governor's office.
noun
A period of staying awake to keep watch or to pray, especially at night.
He kept vigil at his wife's bedside.
noun
An event or a period of time when a group of people stay in a place and quietly wait, pray, etc., especially at night.
A candlelight vigil was held for the victims of the shooting.
noun
In Roman Catholic Church, the day before a festival, observed by a vigil and fasting.
Today is the vigil of the Assumption.
Often appears as...
- keep a vigil
- observe a vigil
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A protest involving people staying in one place for a prolonged period.
They organized a 24-hour vigil outside the governor's office.
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Deep Concern
Used to show deep concern or support for someone during a hard time.
After the accident, his friends held an all-night vigil.
Pro Tip 2/2Spiritual Reflection
Implies a peaceful period of reflection, often for spiritual reasons.
The nuns maintain a silent vigil every evening.
Pro Tip 1/2Deep Concern
Used to show deep concern or support for someone during a hard time.
After the accident, his friends held an all-night vigil.
Pro Tip 2/2Spiritual Reflection
Implies a peaceful period of reflection, often for spiritual reasons.
The nuns maintain a silent vigil every evening.
Pro Tip 1/2Deep Concern
Used to show deep concern or support for someone during a hard time.
After the accident, his friends held an all-night vigil.
Pro Tip 2/2Spiritual Reflection
Implies a peaceful period of reflection, often for spiritual reasons.
The nuns maintain a silent vigil every evening.
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The work that makes all...
Domestic workers came from all over Texas to be a part of the vigil. They saw in those families their own family stories. They had also come here in search of safety and a new beginning, a better life for their families, and they saw in the eyes of those children their own children.
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Rethinking infidelity...
that I have noticed that quite a lot of people who have affairs may feel terribly guilty for hurting their partner, but they don't feel guilty for the experience of the affair itself. And that distinction is important. And Nick, he needs to hold vigil for the relationship.
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Sir Martin Rees: Earth...
But could they have predicted this unprecedented spike less than halfway through the Earth's life? These human-induced alterations occupying overall less than a millionth of the elapsed lifetime and seemingly occurring with runaway speed? If they continued their vigil,
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How to create meaningful...
in advance to aspirin so I'd love to dive into a few of those which I think might be really interesting so one question from our audience was what tips would you offer to meaningfully engage with family or friends who can't access vigils that virtual spaces excuse me
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Community-powered...
at candlelight vigils with families who have lost loved ones to police violence. I've seen how this ethic of community organizing has been able to change arresting practices, hold individual officers accountable and allow families to feel strong and supported
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Who were the Vestal...
Her most important duty is keeping vigil over the flame of Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth. Vesta doesn't have a statue like other Roman gods and goddesses. Instead, she's represented by the flame which burns day and night in her temple
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Why I must come out PIPE...
but hatred ended her life. For most of my community, this is the reality in which we live. Our suicide rate is nine times higher than that of the general population. Every November 20, we have a global vigil
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Frans Lanting &...
need one day especially the chase they practice everything on each other or mom mom is the center of the universe and a willing victim to the cubs play but while they play she maintains her vigils
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For When you Need a Good...
I just need to make sure. Saba and David will keep an all night vigil for Socate and Cherie.
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Baby Elephant Tries To...
and David will keep an all-night vigil for socket a and sharee
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The work that makes all...
Domestic workers came from all over Texas to be a part of the vigil. They saw in those families their own family stories. They had also come here in search of safety and a new beginning, a better life for their families, and they saw in the eyes of those children their own children.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
that I have noticed that quite a lot of people who have affairs may feel terribly guilty for hurting their partner, but they don't feel guilty for the experience of the affair itself. And that distinction is important. And Nick, he needs to hold vigil for the relationship.
Video examples
Sir Martin Rees: Earth...
But could they have predicted this unprecedented spike less than halfway through the Earth's life? These human-induced alterations occupying overall less than a millionth of the elapsed lifetime and seemingly occurring with runaway speed? If they continued their vigil,
Video examples
How to create meaningful...
in advance to aspirin so I'd love to dive into a few of those which I think might be really interesting so one question from our audience was what tips would you offer to meaningfully engage with family or friends who can't access vigils that virtual spaces excuse me
Video examples
Community-powered...
at candlelight vigils with families who have lost loved ones to police violence. I've seen how this ethic of community organizing has been able to change arresting practices, hold individual officers accountable and allow families to feel strong and supported
Video examples
Who were the Vestal...
Her most important duty is keeping vigil over the flame of Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth. Vesta doesn't have a statue like other Roman gods and goddesses. Instead, she's represented by the flame which burns day and night in her temple
Video examples
Why I must come out PIPE...
but hatred ended her life. For most of my community, this is the reality in which we live. Our suicide rate is nine times higher than that of the general population. Every November 20, we have a global vigil
Video examples
Frans Lanting &...
need one day especially the chase they practice everything on each other or mom mom is the center of the universe and a willing victim to the cubs play but while they play she maintains her vigils
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For When you Need a Good...
I just need to make sure. Saba and David will keep an all night vigil for Socate and Cherie.
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Baby Elephant Tries To...
and David will keep an all-night vigil for socket a and sharee
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Marc Chagall
French Artist
The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world. In this long vigil he often has to vary his methods of stimulation; but in this long vigil he is also himself striving against a continual tendency to sleep.
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John Tavener
British Composer
I've written a very long piece of music recently, the 'Veil of the Temple,' which lasts about seven hours. It's really a kind of vigil. It takes place during the night, waiting for the resurrection of Christ.
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Angela Davis
American Activist
The campaign against the death penalty has been - while a powerful campaign, its participants have been those who attend all of the vigils, a relatively small number of people.
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Bowen Yang
Pride for me has always been about holding a personal vigil within your own relationship, with nuclear being under the queer umbrella or being an ally wherever you land.
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Johannes Tauler
German Theologian
Never believe that true prayer consists in mere babbling, reciting so many psalms and vigils, saying your beads while you allow your thoughts to roam.
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Wayne Knight
American Actor
I know there are some people in British Columbia who are still holding a vigil for '3rd Rock'.
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Frank James
American Celebrity
It was one long, anxious, inexorable, eternal vigil.
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Bette Davis
American Actress
To look back is to relax one's vigil.
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Marc Chagall
French Artist
The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world. In this long vigil he often has to vary his methods of stimulation; but in this long vigil he is also himself striving against a continual tendency to sleep.
Quote examples
John Tavener
British Composer
I've written a very long piece of music recently, the 'Veil of the Temple,' which lasts about seven hours. It's really a kind of vigil. It takes place during the night, waiting for the resurrection of Christ.
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Angela Davis
American Activist
The campaign against the death penalty has been - while a powerful campaign, its participants have been those who attend all of the vigils, a relatively small number of people.
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Bowen Yang
Pride for me has always been about holding a personal vigil within your own relationship, with nuclear being under the queer umbrella or being an ally wherever you land.
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Johannes Tauler
German Theologian
Never believe that true prayer consists in mere babbling, reciting so many psalms and vigils, saying your beads while you allow your thoughts to roam.
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Wayne Knight
American Actor
I know there are some people in British Columbia who are still holding a vigil for '3rd Rock'.
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Frank James
American Celebrity
It was one long, anxious, inexorable, eternal vigil.
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Bette Davis
American Actress
To look back is to relax one's vigil.
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