1. (n.) A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a general who had gained a decisive victory over a foreign enemy.

2. (n.) Hence, any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.

3. (n.) A state of joy or exultation for success.

4. (n.) Success causing exultation; victory; conquest; as, the triumph of knowledge.

5. (n.) A trump card; also, an old game at cards.

6. (n.) To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.

7. (n.) To obtain victory; to be successful; to prevail.

8. (n.) To be prosperous; to flourish.

9. (n.) To play a trump card.

10. (v. t.) To obtain a victory over; to prevail over; to conquer. Also, to cause to triumph.

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