Mantra

Pronunciation: /ˈmæntrə/

Definitions of mantra

noun A statement or slogan repeated frequently

Example Sentences

A1 My mantra is to always stay positive.

A2 She repeated her mantra of 'I can do it' before the big presentation.

B1 His daily mantra of 'work hard, play hard' kept him motivated.

B2 The team adopted the mantra of 'continuous improvement' to drive success.

C1 The company's mantra of 'customer satisfaction above all else' led to their success.

C2 As a seasoned entrepreneur, he lived by the mantra 'innovate or die'.

Examples of mantra in a Sentence

formal She repeated her mantra of positivity every morning before starting her work.

informal I always say my mantra 'you got this' to boost my confidence before a big presentation.

slang My mantra for getting through finals week is 'caffeine and determination'.

figurative His mantra of 'live in the moment' helped him cope with the stress of everyday life.

Grammatical Forms of mantra

• plural: mantras
• comparative: more mantra
• superlative: most mantra
• present tense: recites
• future tense: will recite
• perfect tense: has recited
• continuous tense: is reciting
• singular: mantra
• positive degree: mantra
• infinitive: to recite
• gerund: reciting
• participle: recited

Origin and Evolution of mantra

First Known Use: 1795 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The word 'mantra' originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-European language of India.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Hinduism and Buddhism, 'mantra' has evolved to refer to any repeated word or phrase used in meditation or as a form of affirmation in various spiritual practices.