verb
- shouting or singing 'hosanna' in praise or adoration, especially in a religious context
Usage: present participle of 'hosanna' used as a verb; chiefly religious or ceremonial
Examples
- The crowd was hosannaing as the procession entered the temple.
- Children stood hosannaing with palm branches on Palm Sunday.
- The congregation began hosannaing during the Easter celebration.
- They were hosannaing the arrival of their spiritual leader.
- The faithful gathered, hosannaing in unison throughout the ceremony.