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altars

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A table or raised structure used in religious ceremonies for offering sacrifices or placing sacred objects.

In a Sentence

“The couple placed flowers on the altars to honor their ancestors during the festival.”

Origin

Old English "alter," from Latin "altare," related to "altus" meaning high.

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Synonyms

shrinessanctuariestablesplatformsstands

Antonyms

profane spaces

Related Words

altarsacrificetempleritualworshippriestofferingceremony

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