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elders

/ˈɛldəz/ /ˈɛldɚz/

Meanings
noun
An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.

Examples :

"We were presented to the village elder."
age family person group culture society religion tradition

Related Words

Illustration authorized

authorized verb

/ˈɑθəɹaɪzd/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪzd/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/

To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).

"The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."

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disrupting verb

/dɪsˈrʌptɪŋ/ /dɪzˈrʌptɪŋ/

To throw into confusion or disorder.

"The loud music from the construction site was disrupting the students' concentration during the exam. "

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sacraments noun

/ˈsækrəmən(t)s/

A sacred act or ceremony in Christianity. In Catholic theology, a sacrament is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."

"Many Catholics participate in the seven sacraments, including baptism, confirmation, and marriage, to receive God's grace. "

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priesthood noun

/ˈpɹistˌhʊd/

The role or office of a priest.

"The priesthood requires years of study and dedication. "

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administer verb

/ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/

To cause to ingest (a drug), either by openly offering or through deceit.

"We administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food."

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capitalized verb

/ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈkæpɪtlˌaɪzd/

In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.

"In German, all nouns are capitalized."

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consistently adverb

/kənˈsɪstəntli/ /kənˈsɪstəntliː/

(manner) In a consistent manner.

"My son consistently gets good grades in math class. "

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travelling verb

/ˈtɹævl̩iŋ/

To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.

"My sister is travelling to Italy next week for vacation. "

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responsibilities noun

/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlətiz/ /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

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predecessor noun

/ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹi.də.sɛs.ɚ/

One who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc.; one whom another follows or comes after, in any office or position.

"My mom's predecessor as school principal retired last year after 20 years of service. "

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missionary noun

/ˈmɪʃən(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈmɪʃəˌnɛɹɪ/

One who is sent on a mission.

"The missionary teacher traveled to a remote village to share her knowledge and skills. "

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grandparents verb

/ˈɡrænˌpeːrənts/ /ˈɡræmˌpeːrənts/

To be, or act as, a grandfather to.

"Even though she wasn't their biological grandmother, Mrs. Davis loved to grandparent the neighborhood children, baking them cookies and reading them stories. "