n. In general, a religious ode, song, or other poem: as, the Homeric hymns; the hymns of Pindar.n. Specifically A metrical formula of public worship, usually designed to be sung by a company of worshipers.n. In a narrow sense, an extra-Biblical poem of worship: opposed to psalm.To celebrate or worship in song; address hymns to; salute with song.To express in a hymn; sing as a hymn: as, “hymned thanks,”To sing hymns.