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oblate

/əˈbleɪt/

NOUN

1. A person dedicated to religious life

A person who dedicates themselves to a religious community or monastic life, especially someone associated with a religious order without taking formal religious vows.

1.1. Religious devotee or member of a religious community

A person devoted to religious service or committed to the spiritual practices of a religious community.

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Examples

  • As an oblate, she participated in the monastery's daily prayers and spiritual activities.
  • The oblate devoted much of his time to serving the religious community.

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ADJECTIVE

2. Flattened at the poles

Having a shape that is slightly flattened at the poles and bulges around the equator, rather than being a perfect sphere.

2.1. Flattened or compressed shape

Describing a rounded three-dimensional object that is compressed or flattened along one axis, particularly at its poles.

Synonyms

  • complanate
  • planate
  • flattened
  • compressed

Antonyms

  • spherical
  • rounded
  • upright

Examples

  • The planet's shape is not a perfect sphere; it is slightly oblate due to its rotation.
  • 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.

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  • oblate spheroid
  • ellipsoid
  • flattening
  • equatorial bulge
  • polar diameter

VERB

3. To offer as a gift or religious offering

To present or dedicate something as a gift or offering, especially in a religious or ceremonial context.

3.1. Presenting or dedicating an offering

To give or dedicate something as an offering, particularly for a religious purpose or act of devotion.

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Antonyms

  • withhold
  • retain
  • withdraw

Examples

  • The worshippers chose to oblate their gifts as an expression of devotion.
  • The community decided to oblate the ceremonial objects to the temple.

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