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oblate

The word “oblate” has 2 syllables: ob-late

It's pronounced as /əˈbleɪt/

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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
    1. 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.
    2. A child given up by its parents into the keeping or dedication of a religious order or house.
  • adjective
    1. Flattened or depressed at the poles.
  • verb
    1. 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.

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