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hazzan

/ˈhɑzən/ /ˈxɑzən/

Meanings
noun
A Jewish cantor in a synagogue.

Examples :

"The hazzan led the congregation in a beautiful prayer during the service. "
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prayer noun

/pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ /ˈpɹeɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/

A practice of communicating with one's God.

"Before starting her math homework, Sarah offered a prayer for understanding. "

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congregation noun

/ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of congregating or collecting together.

"The sudden rain caused a hurried congregation of students under the school's awning. "

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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led verb

/ˈlɛd/

(heading) To guide or conduct.

"The teacher led the students through the math problem, explaining each step clearly. "

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a noun

/æɪ/ /eɪ/ /ə/ /ɔ/

The name of the Latin script letter A/a.

"My teacher wrote the letter "a" on the board to demonstrate its shape. "

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cantor noun

/ˈkæntər/ /ˈkæntɔːr/

Singer, especially someone who takes a special role of singing or song leading at a ceremony.

"The cantor led the congregation in a beautiful song during the religious service. "

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service noun

/ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/

An act of being of assistance to someone.

"I say I did him a service by ending our relationship – now he can freely pursue his career."

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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synagogue noun

/ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɑɡ/

A place of worship for Jews.

"Every Saturday, the family goes to the synagogue to pray. "

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "