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oblation

[ əˈbleɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

religious offering

An oblation is a religious offering or sacrifice, typically made to a deity as an act of worship. It can take the form of food, money, or other items given as a gift to honor a higher power.

Synonyms

gift, offering, sacrifice.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
oblation	Used in formal or religious contexts to describe something offered to a deity, often in a ritualistic manner. The priest presented an oblation of bread and wine. During the ceremony, the faithful placed their oblations on the altar.
offering	Frequently used in both religious and non-religious settings to describe something presented, typically as an act of devotion or gratitude, or sometimes to describe items for sale. The villagers made an offering of fruits to the gods. Her latest book is an offering to her fans.
sacrifice	Used to describe the act of giving up something valuable, often for the sake of others or for a greater good, and frequently has a more serious or solemn connotation. He made a great sacrifice by giving up his career to take care of his family. In ancient times, people would perform animal sacrifices to appease the gods.
gift	Used in everyday language to describe something given voluntarily without expecting anything in return, often to express kindness or affection. She gave him a gift for his birthday. They brought a gift to thank the hosts for their hospitality.

Examples of usage

The priest presented the oblation of bread and wine on the altar.
The oblation of fruits and flowers symbolized the devotee's gratitude to the gods.

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donation

In a more general sense, an oblation can also refer to a charitable donation or gift given for a specific purpose, such as supporting a cause or helping those in need.

Synonyms

contribution, donation, gift.

Examples of usage

The wealthy philanthropist made a generous oblation to the local charity organization.
Her oblation of books to the library enriched its collection.

Translations

Translations of the word "oblation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oblata

🇮🇳 अर्पण

🇩🇪 Opfergabe

🇮🇩 persembahan

🇺🇦 жертва

🇵🇱 ofiara

🇯🇵 奉納 (ほうのう)

🇫🇷 offrande

🇪🇸 ofrenda

🇹🇷 sunak

🇰🇷 봉헌 (奉獻)

🇸🇦 ذبيحة

🇨🇿 oběť

🇸🇰 obeť

🇨🇳 奉献 (fèngxiàn)

🇸🇮 daritev

🇮🇸 fórn

🇰🇿 құрбандық

🇬🇪 მსხვერპლი

🇦🇿 qurban

🇲🇽 ofrenda

Etymology

The word 'oblation' has its roots in Latin, coming from the verb 'oblatus', which means 'offered'. The term has been used in religious contexts for centuries, reflecting the act of offering something as a token of devotion. Over time, the meaning of 'oblation' has expanded to include charitable donations and gifts given for benevolent purposes.