Definition of Oblation in English :

Define Oblation in English

Oblation meaning in English

Meaning of Oblation in English

Pronunciation of Oblation in English

Oblation pronunciation in English

Pronounce Oblation in English

Oblation

see synonyms of oblation

Noun

1. oblation, offering

the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity

Example Sentences:
'oblations for aid to the poor'

2. oblation, religious offering

the act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Oblation

see synonyms of oblation
noun Christianity
1. 
the offering of the bread and wine of the Eucharist to God
2. 
any offering made for religious or charitable purposes

Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers


Oblation

see synonyms of oblation
noun
1. 
an offering of a sacrifice, thanksgiving, etc. to God or a god
2. 
the thing or things offered; esp., the bread and wine of the Eucharist

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.


Oblation

see synonyms of oblation
n.
1. The act of offering something, such as worship or thanks, to a deity.
2. Oblation
a. The act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist.
b. Something offered, especially the bread and wine of the Eucharist.
3. A charitable offering or gift.

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.