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Vocabulary Entry
chancel
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A place in a church where the clergy sit, or a part of the church often behind the altar.
Example Sentences
"The choir sang beautifully in the chancel during the service."
"The old cathedral had a beautifully decorated chancel."
"Many weddings are held in the chancel of the historic church."
V
verb
To change or alter something, often in a way that improves it; to give an opportunity.
Example Sentences
"They chancel the plan to accommodate more guests."
"The artist decided to chancel the original design for something bolder."
"She hoped to chancel her mistakes with a public apology."