altar

Meanings

• noun

  A worship place with an elevated table where offerings are made to a deity or spirits.

  - "The altar was adorned with flowers and fruits for the goddess."
  - "The priest placed the offerings on the altar before the ceremony."

• noun

  A flat-topped structure or monument, especially one commemorating a person or event.

  - "The town erected a monumental altar in memory of its fallen heroes."
  - "The ancient ruins contained several altars dedicated to various gods."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɑl.tɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769832"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with altar
alter , malter , palter , scalter

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Variants

List of all variants of altar that leads to same result
altar , altars , leave her at the altar , leave him at the altar , leaves her at the altar , leaves him at the altar , leaving her at the altar , leaving him at the altar , left her at the altar , left him at the altar , altar boy , altar boys , altar call , altar calls , altar girl , altar girls , altar of repose , altar rail , altar rails , altar server , altar stone , altar stones , high altar , high altars , lead to the altar

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'height' or 'table,' altar comes from the Old English word 'altar.'

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Trivia

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1. The Great Pyramid of Egypt is said to contain an altar inside.

2. The ancient Greeks used altars both for religious worship and as cooking surfaces.

3. In some cultures, it is believed that altars can protect against evil spirits.

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Related Concepts

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1. offering: An object, often a symbolic one, given as a gift or token of respect or devotion.

2. ritual: A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed in a prescribed order.

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Culture

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In various religions and cultures, altars are used for the presentation of offerings, the burning of incense, and the performance of rituals. They often hold great spiritual significance and are considered sacred spaces.

How to Memorize "altar"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an altar with candles, flowers, and incense.
   - Visualize yourself standing before an altar, making an offering.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'altar' with the concept of worship or offering.
   - Think of an altar as a place of reverence and devotion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - 'A' stands for altar, 'L' for large, 'T' for table, 'A' for adoration.

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