Altar
noun
A table or flat-topped block used for religious rituals and offerings in a temple or church.
The priest was standing beside the altar in the church.
Often appears as...
- church altar
- kneel at the altar
noun
A place where someone's love and respect is focused.
She worshiped at the altar of fashion.
Often appears as...
- altar of fashion
- altar of fame
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Idiomatic
noun
A phrase used to refer to marriage.
She was led to the altar by her father.
Often appears as...
- led to the altar
- walk down the altar
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A table or flat-topped block used for religious rituals and offerings in a temple or church.
The priest was standing beside the altar in the church.
Often appears as...
- church altar
- kneel at the altar
noun
A place where someone's love and respect is focused.
She worshiped at the altar of fashion.
Often appears as...
- altar of fashion
- altar of fame
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A phrase used to refer to marriage.
She was led to the altar by her father.
Often appears as...
- led to the altar
- walk down the altar
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Significance
Used in sacred contexts; often a symbol of sacrifice or worship in various religions.
The offerings were placed upon the altar as part of the ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variations
Altars vary greatly across cultures, from simple stones to elaborate constructions.
In the temple, an ornate altar held sacred texts.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Sacred
Touching or using the altar inappropriately in a church may be considered disrespectful.
Please do not place personal items on the church altar.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Significance
Used in sacred contexts; often a symbol of sacrifice or worship in various religions.
The offerings were placed upon the altar as part of the ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variations
Altars vary greatly across cultures, from simple stones to elaborate constructions.
In the temple, an ornate altar held sacred texts.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Sacred
Touching or using the altar inappropriately in a church may be considered disrespectful.
Please do not place personal items on the church altar.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Significance
Used in sacred contexts; often a symbol of sacrifice or worship in various religions.
The offerings were placed upon the altar as part of the ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variations
Altars vary greatly across cultures, from simple stones to elaborate constructions.
In the temple, an ornate altar held sacred texts.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Sacred
Touching or using the altar inappropriately in a church may be considered disrespectful.
Please do not place personal items on the church altar.
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Izzy PIPE Hard Time
we implore you by the great power of your right hand to release the captive accept the prayer of your people strengthen us purify us awesome one you'll always call me Jew I mean that's their first responses they see they keep on my head and let so they just automatically call me jewel as it is written or on shall burn upon the altar
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Ron Eglash: The fractals...
And they said, "Well, we can take you there, but you can't go inside because that's the sacred altar, where we do sacrifices every year to keep up those annual cycles of fertility for the fields." And I started to realize that the cycles of fertility were just like the recursive cycles in the geometric algorithm that builds this.
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Ethical riddles in HIV...
subject to a lot of debate and controversy should the control group in the clinical trial be given the best current treatment which is available anywhere in the world or should they be given an altar relative standard of care such as the best current treatment available in the
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This is Sparta: Fierce...
It was common for boys to die on the altar of the goddess. Fortunately, not everything was as brutal as that. Young Spartans were also taught how to read, write, and dance, which taught them graceful control of their movements and helped them in combat.
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The power in your name PIPE...
said people are thinking that I'll be okay because we know that we name our soldiers you know so there's a real strength in knowing your identity your name is specific Aria and it be honest and your name and your roots and your heritage on your altar is
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Larry Smith: Why you...
on the altar of great accomplishment." What do you want me to say? Now, do you really want me to say now, tell you, "Really, I swear I don't kick children." Look at the worldview you've given yourself.
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Filming the Kung Fu...
very leaf it walks on is it's you know a huge stage on which its life is playing i wonder if that's what people have identified with that story because we all feel like the altar against us sometimes
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The gospel of doubt PIPE...
again and again and again. I had been duped, hoodwinked, bamboozled. But this time, the false savior was me. You see, I've come a long way from that altar on the night I thought the world would end,
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Why you will fail to...
sacrifice them on the altar of great accomplishment what do you want to just say no do you want me to say now tell you really I swear I don't kick children huh look at the world view you've given
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My Daughter, Malala PIPE...
and earn some livelihood. So this brother, he sacrifices the joys of his life and the happiness of his sisters at the altar of so-called honor. And there is one more norm
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Izzy PIPE Hard Time
we implore you by the great power of your right hand to release the captive accept the prayer of your people strengthen us purify us awesome one you'll always call me Jew I mean that's their first responses they see they keep on my head and let so they just automatically call me jewel as it is written or on shall burn upon the altar
Video examples
Ron Eglash: The fractals...
And they said, "Well, we can take you there, but you can't go inside because that's the sacred altar, where we do sacrifices every year to keep up those annual cycles of fertility for the fields." And I started to realize that the cycles of fertility were just like the recursive cycles in the geometric algorithm that builds this.
Video examples
Ethical riddles in HIV...
subject to a lot of debate and controversy should the control group in the clinical trial be given the best current treatment which is available anywhere in the world or should they be given an altar relative standard of care such as the best current treatment available in the
Video examples
This is Sparta: Fierce...
It was common for boys to die on the altar of the goddess. Fortunately, not everything was as brutal as that. Young Spartans were also taught how to read, write, and dance, which taught them graceful control of their movements and helped them in combat.
Video examples
The power in your name PIPE...
said people are thinking that I'll be okay because we know that we name our soldiers you know so there's a real strength in knowing your identity your name is specific Aria and it be honest and your name and your roots and your heritage on your altar is
Video examples
Larry Smith: Why you...
on the altar of great accomplishment." What do you want me to say? Now, do you really want me to say now, tell you, "Really, I swear I don't kick children." Look at the worldview you've given yourself.
Video examples
Filming the Kung Fu...
very leaf it walks on is it's you know a huge stage on which its life is playing i wonder if that's what people have identified with that story because we all feel like the altar against us sometimes
Video examples
The gospel of doubt PIPE...
again and again and again. I had been duped, hoodwinked, bamboozled. But this time, the false savior was me. You see, I've come a long way from that altar on the night I thought the world would end,
Video examples
Why you will fail to...
sacrifice them on the altar of great accomplishment what do you want to just say no do you want me to say now tell you really I swear I don't kick children huh look at the world view you've given
Video examples
My Daughter, Malala PIPE...
and earn some livelihood. So this brother, he sacrifices the joys of his life and the happiness of his sisters at the altar of so-called honor. And there is one more norm
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Stephen Hough
British Composer
A priest once said to me, 'Think of a priest going to the altar as you walk out on the stage.' I would hate to think that anyone thought I was coming to preach. But art and music open up things that you can't put into words. It's about bringing joy when you go out there.
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Alex Pareene
American Writer
There are two important things to remember about 'entitlements': They are hugely popular programs for a very good reason, and actual sensible 'reform' would mean improving them, not sacrificing them at the altar of 'fiscal responsibility.
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Bruce Springsteen
American Musician
In the third grade, a nun stuffed me in a garbage can under her desk because she said that's where I belonged. I also had the distinction of being the only altar boy knocked down by a priest during mass.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
If proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream.
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Ulysses S. Grant
American President
Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg
English Politician
Fundamental protections, the assumption of innocence, trial by jury, and the right to appear before a court have all been sacrificed on the altar of the E.U. superstate.
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Cheech Marin
American Comedian
Hey, I was raised in the church. I was an altar boy and a choir member. I almost became a priest - until common sense grabbed hold of me.
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Aeschylus
Greek Poet
For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
Ritual will always mean throwing away something: destroying our corn or wine upon the altar of our gods.
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Joseph de Maistre
French Diplomat
Wherever an altar is found, there civilization exists.
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Stephen Hough
British Composer
A priest once said to me, 'Think of a priest going to the altar as you walk out on the stage.' I would hate to think that anyone thought I was coming to preach. But art and music open up things that you can't put into words. It's about bringing joy when you go out there.
Quote examples
Alex Pareene
American Writer
There are two important things to remember about 'entitlements': They are hugely popular programs for a very good reason, and actual sensible 'reform' would mean improving them, not sacrificing them at the altar of 'fiscal responsibility.
Quote examples
Bruce Springsteen
American Musician
In the third grade, a nun stuffed me in a garbage can under her desk because she said that's where I belonged. I also had the distinction of being the only altar boy knocked down by a priest during mass.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
If proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream.
Quote examples
Ulysses S. Grant
American President
Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.
Quote examples
Jacob Rees-Mogg
English Politician
Fundamental protections, the assumption of innocence, trial by jury, and the right to appear before a court have all been sacrificed on the altar of the E.U. superstate.
Quote examples
Cheech Marin
American Comedian
Hey, I was raised in the church. I was an altar boy and a choir member. I almost became a priest - until common sense grabbed hold of me.
Quote examples
Aeschylus
Greek Poet
For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
Ritual will always mean throwing away something: destroying our corn or wine upon the altar of our gods.
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Joseph de Maistre
French Diplomat
Wherever an altar is found, there civilization exists.
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