raptured

Meanings

• the act of being carried away or seized, especially by strong emotions or by the supernatural

  - "She was raptured by the beauty of the sunset."
  - "The crowd was raptured by the singer's powerful voice."

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Rhymes

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rapt , napt , clap , tap , pat , spat

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Homophones

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1. raptured, raped, rapt, rapture
   

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Variants

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rapture , raptured , raptures , rapturing

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Forms

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raptured (past tense and past participle of the verb 'rapture' which means to carry away or transport in ecstasy or excitement.)

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Etymology

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From Old French rapter, from rap, rapid + terre, earth.

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Trivia

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1. The term raptured first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. In Christian tradition, the Rapture is often depicted as a sudden and miraculous event in which the dead in Christ are raised to meet the Lord in the air.

3. Some Christians believe that the Rapture will occur at any moment and that it is important for believers to be prepared for the Rapture by living a holy and righteous life and by being spiritually ready for the Second Coming of Christ.

4. Some people believe that the Rapture is a hoax or a false belief and that there is no evidence to support the belief in the Rapture. Others believe that the Rapture is a metaphorical or symbolic event that represents the spiritual transformation or regeneration of believers rather than a physical or literal event in which the dead in Christ are raised to meet the Lord in the air.

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1. Rapture Index: The Rapture Index is a numerical scale that measures the likelihood of the Rapture occurring at any given moment. The index is based on a variety of factors, including current world events, cultural trends, and biblical prophecy.

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In Christian tradition, raptured refers to the belief that the dead in Christ will rise to meet the Lord in the air. This event is also known as the Second Coming of Christ.

How to Memorize "raptured"

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   - To remember the definition of raptured, use the mnemonic 'Raptured, like a Rapid River, carries away or transports in ecstasy or excitement.' This mnemonic helps you remember the definition of raptured by associating it with the image of a rapid river carrying away or transporting something in ecstasy or excitement.

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