immolated

Meanings

• Verb

  To offer (a living being) as a sacrifice, especially by burning.

  - "The priest immolated the bull on the altar."
  - "During the ancient rituals, humans were often immolated as sacrifices."

• Verb

  To destroy or sacrifice (something) completely, especially by fire.

  - "The forest was immolated in the devastating wildfire."
  - "The company's assets were immolated in the bankruptcy."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with immolated
molated , fractured , jubilated , consolidated

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Variants

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immolate , immolated , immolates , immolating , immolator , immolators , self-immolate , self-immolated , self-immolates , self-immolating , self-immolation , self-immolations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'immolatus' meaning 'slain, sacrificed'.

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Trivia

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1. Immolation was a common practice in ancient civilizations, including the Aztecs, Romans, and Greeks.

2. The term 'immolated' comes from the Latin word 'immolatus', which means 'slain, sacrificed'.

3. In some cultures, immolation was believed to cleanse the soul and bring favor from the gods.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sacrifice: An act of giving up something, especially for the sake of others, or to show religious devotion.

2. Human sacrifice: The act of killing a human being, usually as an offering to a deity, as a religious rite.

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Culture

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In various cultures and religions, immolation has been practiced as a form of sacrifice, often involving the burning of offerings or even living beings. This act is significant in various mythologies and religious texts.

How to Memorize "immolated"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of immolating an offering or a sacrifice by fire.
   - Imagine the smoke rising from the altar as the sacrifice is consumed by the flames.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'immolated' with the act of sacrifice, especially one involving fire.
   - Think of the word 'sacrifice' and remember that 'immolated' is a more specific term for this act.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'immolated' with the image of a sacrifice being offered to a god through fire.

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