Anthem
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Antiphon. A choral or vocal composition, often with a religious or political lyric. A hymn of praise or loyalty. A very popular song or track.
Example sentence: I've been to New Zealand before, many times. And of course it has a significance to me because I do have something that's very special in New Zealand. I have '10 Guitars,' which is a very popular song, and I understand it's like the second national anthem over there.
Hymn
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a song of praise or worship
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To sing a hymn; to praise or worship by singing.
Example sentence: Every formula which expresses a law of nature is a hymn of praise to God.