Vocabulary Entry

altar

|noun • verb

noun

A raised structure used for religious or spiritual rituals, often associated with offerings or sacrifices.

Example Sentences

"The priest placed the candles on the altar during the service."

"Many ancient civilizations built altars to honor their gods."

"She prayed at the altar before making an important decision."

verb

Example Sentences

"He decided to altar his plans after the unexpected news."

"The community came together to altar the Thanksgiving feast."

"They altar their traditions each year to include new customs."