oblate
The word “oblate” has 2 syllables: ob-late.
It's pronounced as /əˈbleɪt/.
What is synonym and antonym for oblate?
In the thesaurus, “oblate” has 26 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for oblate along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for oblate
- abbot
- ascetic
- austere
- bishop
- cleric
- clerical
- contemplative
- deacon
- dean
- diocesan
- divine
- dominie
- ecclesiastic
- empty
- friar
- horizontal
- low
- mendicant
- monastic
- monk
- preacher
- prelate
- reverend
- secluded
- solitary
- unbroken
Antonyms for oblate
- layman
- secular
- sociable
- upright
Meanings of oblate
- noun
- A person dedicated to a life of religion or monasticism, especially a member of an order without religious vows or a lay member of a religious community.
- A child given up by its parents into the keeping or dedication of a religious order or house.
- adjective
- Flattened or depressed at the poles.
- verb
- To offer as either a gift or an oblation.
Example Sentences
- The planet's shape is not a perfect sphere, it is slightly oblate due to its rotation.
- The artist chose an oblate canvas to create a unique and irregular piece of artwork.
- The geologist explained that the mountain's summit was oblate, giving it a distinctive profile.
- The pastry chef carefully shaped the dough into an oblate form for a new dessert creation.
- The engineer designed an oblate structure to withstand strong winds and environmental conditions.
On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to oblate, such as: abbot, ascetic, austere, bishop, cleric, clerical, contemplative.
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