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View synonyms for Mr

MR

1
Or M.R.

mR

2
Or mr
  1. milliroentgen; milliroentgens.

Mr.

3

[mis-ter]

abbreviation

plural

Messrs 
  1. mister: a title of respect prefixed to a man's name or position.

    Mr. Lawson; Mr. President.

  2. a title prefixed to a mock surname that is used to represent possession of a particular attribute, identity, etc., especially in an idealized or excessive way.

    Mr. Democrat; Mr. Perfect; Mr. Macho.

Mr

1

/ ˈmɪstə /

noun

  1. a title used before a man's name or names or before some office that he holds

    Mr Jones

    Mr President

  2. (in military contexts) a title used in addressing a warrant officer, officer cadet, or junior naval officer

  3. a title placed before the surname of a surgeon

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

MR

2

abbreviation

  1. Master of the Rolls

  2. motivation(al) research

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Mr1

C17: abbreviation of mister
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Example Sentences

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"Our findings leave no room for doubt: civilians are paying the highest price in this war," Mr Othman added.

From BBC

Judge Simon Mayo KC paid tribute to the "remarkable dignity and composure" of Mr Lucima's family, who sat through the five-month trial.

From BBC

The video shows Mr Gilboa-Dalal, who was seized from the Nova festival in southern Israel, pleading for his release.

From BBC

The footage also shows Mr Ohel for the first time since he was abducted in the attack 700 days ago.

From BBC

Mr Gilboa-Dalal was previously seen in a Hamas video in February.

From BBC

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When To Use

Plural word for Mr.

The plural form of Mr. is Messrs., pronounced [ mes-erz ]. A similar change is made with Mrs., which becomes Mmes, pronounced [ mey-dahm, -dam ]. These irregular nouns’ plural forms derive directly from their  original pluralization in French.

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