Altar - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made
Extra examples
The victim was tied to a sacrificial altar.
He was kneeling in front of the altar and praying.
The sanctuary contains the altar of sacrifice.
A canopy hung over the altar.
...plans to consecrate the altar in the new church with great ceremony...
...the communicants were aghast at the desecration of the altar...
They genuflected before the altar in the church.
The bride walked down the aisle to the altar.
The tall minister stood again at the altar. He waited for the song and the revelry to die.
He stood at the altar.
He raised his eyes to the altar as if seeking inspiration.
The priest stood before the altar.
He navigated his way to the altar
Word forms
singular: altar
plural: altars
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