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maundy

/ˈmɔːn.di/

Meanings
noun
A commandment.

Examples :

"My father always said, "Kindness is the greatest maundy of all," meaning it's the most important commandment. "
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Related Words

Illustration important

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

Illustration significance

significance noun

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

The extent to which something matters; importance

"As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial."

Illustration disciples

disciples noun

/dɪˈsaɪpl̩z/

A person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others.

"The famous chef had many disciples who went on to open their own successful restaurants. "

Illustration congregation

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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performed verb

/pə.ˈfɔːmd/ /pɚ.ˈfɔɹmd/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

Illustration commemoration

commemoration noun

/kəˌmeməˈreɪʃən/ /kəˌmɛməˈreɪʃən/

The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration to honor the memory of some person or event.

"The school held a commemoration ceremony to honor the teachers who retired this year. "

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appointed verb

/əˈpɔɪntɪd/

To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.

"The school principal appointed Friday afternoon for the parent-teacher conferences. "

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sacrament noun

/ˈsækɹəmənt/

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

"The wedding was a beautiful sacrament, signifying the couple's commitment to each other. "

Illustration commandment

commandment noun

/kəˈmɑːndmənt/ /kəˈmændmənt/

A divinely ordained command, especially one of the Ten Commandments.

"The teacher reminded the students of the commandment to be respectful to each other. "

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remembering verb

/ɹɪˈmɛmb(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To reconstitute or reassemble that which has been dismembered.

""The historian spent years remembering the fragmented details of the ancient civilization, piecing together their lost culture." "

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inferiors noun

/ɪnˈfɪriərz/ /ɪnˈfɪriəz/

A person of lower stature to another

"As you are my inferior, I can tell you to do anything I want."

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "