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manes

/ˈmɑːneɪz/ /meɪnz/

Meanings
noun
The souls or spirits of dead ancestors, conceived as deities or the subjects of reverence, or of other deceased relatives.

Examples :

"During the Day of the Dead celebrations, families leave offerings of food and drink for the manes of their departed loved ones, hoping to honor their spirits. "
religion mythology soul family tradition culture supernatural

Related Words

Illustration celebrations

celebrations noun

/ˌsɛləˈbreɪʃənz/

The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.

"The solemn celebrations of Holy Communion are central to many Christian church services. "

Illustration magnificent

magnificent adjective

/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/

Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.

"The view from the top of the hill was magnificent. "

Illustration ancestors

ancestors noun

/ˈæn.sɛs.təz/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚz/

One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather.

"My ancestors came from Ireland during the potato famine. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration subjects

subjects noun

/ˈsʌb.dʒɛkts/ /səbˈdʒɛkt/

(grammar) In a clause: the word or word group (usually a noun phrase) that is dealt with. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject and the actor are usually the same.

"In the sentence ‘The mouse is eaten by the cat in the kitchen.’, ‘The mouse’ is the subject, ‘the cat’ being the agent."

Illustration conceived

conceived verb

/kənˈsiːvd/

To develop an idea; to form in the mind; to plan; to devise; to originate.

"The artist conceived the sculpture as a tribute to her grandmother. "

Illustration offerings

offerings noun

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋz/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋz/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋz/

The act by which something is offered.

"The museum's offerings included a variety of exhibits, from ancient artifacts to modern art. "

Illustration compliments

compliments noun

/ˈkɒmplɪmənts/ /ˈkɑmplɪmənts/

An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

"Her performance earned her many compliments from the audience. "

Illustration deceased

deceased noun

/diˈsist/ /dɪˈsiːst/

A dead person.

"The deceased was interred in his local churchyard."

Illustration relatives

relatives noun

/ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪvz/

Someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.

"Why do my relatives always talk about sex?"

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

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

"Hey, beautiful!"

Illustration reverence

reverence noun

/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/

Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.

"The students showed reverence for their teacher, recognizing her extensive knowledge and dedication. "