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单词 oblation
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oblation

noun

ob·​la·​tion ə-ˈblā-shən How to pronounce oblation (audio)
ō-
1
: the act of making a religious offering
specifically, capitalized : the act of offering the eucharistic elements to God
2
: something offered in worship or devotion : a holy gift offered usually at an altar or shrine

Word History

Etymology

Middle English oblacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French oblacion, borrowed from Late Latin oblātiōn-, oblātiō "offering, sacrifice, offering of the eucharistic elements," going back to Latin, "offering, tender, presentation," from oblā-, suppletive stem of offerre "to put in a person's path, provide, offer entry 1" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at tolerate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

oblation

noun

as in offering

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • offering
  • sacrifice
  • propitiation
  • libation
  • immolation
  • contribution
  • holocaust
  • victim
  • donation
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