altar

Noun

Meaning

A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity.

In the Christian church, a construction of stone, wood, or other material for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; the communion table.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

communion table church sepulcher chapel tabernacle temple chantry bema chancel Hestia quire reliquary sanctum macaw throne

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Hypernyms

structure construction table

Hyponyms

high altar

Phrases with the word

altar rail leave at the altar left at the altar side-altar leave someone at the altar lead someone to the altar

Anagrams

artal ratal talar

Examples

23 For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Source: Internet

Abraham is shown about to sacrifice Isaac while the latter stands or kneels on the ground beside the altar. Source: Internet

AAS, 1947, Mediator Dei, p. 19 The sacrifice of the altar, being Christ's own actions, convey and dispense divine grace from Christ to the members of the Mystical Body. Source: Internet

A camera was mounted on a crane to follow Ann to the altar. Source: Internet

After 128 episodes of drama, break-ups, and such, the pair finally made it to the altar. Source: Internet

Adoration is permitted, and the use of the terms "sacrifice" and "altar" maintained as being consonant with scripture and antiquity. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Altamirano Altamont altanserin altar bell altar boy altar bread