HyperDic: oblation

English > 2 senses of the word oblation / Oblation:
NOUNactoblation, offeringthe act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity / charity
actOblation, religious offeringthe act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist
English > oblation: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningThe act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity / charity.
Example"oblations for aid to the poor"
Synonymoffering
Broadergiving, giftThe act of giving
Spanishoblación
English > Oblation: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist.
Synonymreligious offering
NarrowerOffertoryThe part of the Eucharist when bread and wine are offered to God
Broaderreligious ceremony, religious ritualA ceremony having religious meaning / meaning
Spanishoblación, oblata
Catalanoblació, oblata

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