Anthem

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. Formerly, a hymn sung in alternate parts, in present usage, a selection from the Psalms, or other parts of the Scriptures or the liturgy, set to sacred music.

2. A song or hymn of praise. Milton.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To celebrate with anthems. [Poet.] Sweet birds antheming the morn. Keats.