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marshal

/mˈɑɹʃʌl/noun, verb2 syllables

Marshal means: make ready for action or use.

Synonyms for marshal4

noun, as in a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law

noun, as in (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank

verb, as in make ready for action or use

mobilize, mobilise, summon

What does marshal mean?6

verb

1

make ready for action or use“marshal resources”

2

place in proper rank“marshal the troops”

3

arrange in logical order“marshal facts or arguments”

4

lead ceremoniously, as in a procession

noun

1

a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law

2

(in some countries) a military officer of highest rank

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with marshal?2

two syllables

three syllables

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Marshal in a sentence

  • I will marshal a fair amount of scientific data to support my argument.darinmex
  • You don't need a college degree to be a sky marshal.mccarras
  • The field marshal leads an entire army.mccarras
  • The rank of Marshal, now honorary, is awarded only in times of war or under exceptional circumstances.Igider
  • Detective Dan Anderson was assigned to join U.S. Marshal Brown's team.Amastan
  • Tom Jackson, a US Marshal, escorted prisoners to a state penitentiary.Amastan
  • US Marshal Tom Jackson is determined to recover the fugitive.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of marshal

as a noun

plural
marshals

as a verb

past tense
marshalled
present participle
marshalling
third-person singular
marshals