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altar

Definition

  • noun: a raised place on which sacrifices and gifts are offered in some religions
  • noun: a usually raised structure or place on which sacrifices are offered or incense is burned in worship
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: shrine, sanctuary, superaltar

Examples

  • She sacrificed honesty 'on the altar of success'. [=she chose to be dishonest in order to achieve success]

  • They started a romance that eventually 'led' (them) 'to the altar'.

  • Her fiancé 'left her at the altar'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm just trying to be honest. I will not allow the future President of the United States to be dumped at the altar by some psycho Daisy Mae! You go after him, you little bitch! ...Wait just a minute, missy. Uh, there... there's no need (..)
    2002 Sweet Home Alabama