an instrument

Synonyms

flame

Examples

Blessed the one who loves truth continually and has not lent his mouth as an instrument of impiety by lying, for he fears the commandment about idle speech. Ephrem the Syrian

Desire is creation, is the magical element in that process. If there were an instrument by which to measure desire, one could foretell achievement. Willa Cather

Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped. Calvin Coolidge

Secrecy is an instrument of conspiracy; it ought not, therefore, to be the system of a regular government. Jeremy Bentham

War is an instrument entirely inefficient toward redressing wrong; and multiplies, instead of indemnifying losses. Thomas Jefferson

Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Francis of Assisi

Words in the phrase

an instrument

Close letter words and terms

an insect an insinuation an inspector an insult an insult to one is an insult to all an insulter