parable Meaning & Illustration | Visual Social Dictionary

teamwork noun

/ˈtiːmwɜːrk/

The cooperative effort of a team of people to achieve a common goal.

"The project's success was due to excellent teamwork between all members. "

illustrating verb

/ˈɪləˌstreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɪləˌstreɪɾɪŋ/

To shed light upon.

"The teacher used a diagram, illustrating how the heart pumps blood through the body. "

parables noun

/ˈpærəbəlz/ /ˈperəbəlz/

A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.

"Catholic sermons normally draw on at least one Biblical lecture, often parables."

obtainable adjective

/əbˈteɪnəbl/ /ɔbˈteɪnəbl/

Able to be obtained.

"A good study schedule is obtainable for anyone who wants to succeed in school. "

comparison noun

/kəmˈpæɹɪsən/

The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.

"to bring a thing into comparison with another; there is no comparison between them"

catholic adjective

/ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/ /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/

Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.

"Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars."

narrative noun

/ˈnæɹətɪv/

The systematic recitation of an event or series of events.

"The teacher's narrative of the historical event was clear and easy to follow. "

biblical adjective

/ˈbɪblɪkəl/

Of or relating to the Bible.

"Tithing is both a quranic and biblical virtue."

everything pronoun

/ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/

All the things under discussion.

"I checked the list again and everything is done."

represent verb

/ɹɛp.ɹɪ.ˈzɛnt/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The painting represents the artist's vision of a peaceful countryside. "

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. "

normally adverb

/ˈnɔːrməli/ /ˈnɔrməli/

Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

"My brother normally gets up early for school. "

parable

Examples :

"Catholic sermons normally draw on at least one Biblical lecture, often parables."

Examples :

"The teacher parabled the concept of teamwork by telling a story about a group of students who worked together to complete a project. "

Examples :

"The supplies for the school project were quite parable; we found everything we needed easily at the store. "

Meanings

Examples :

"Catholic sermons normally draw on at least one Biblical lecture, often parables."

Examples :

"The teacher parabled the concept of teamwork by telling a story about a group of students who worked together to complete a project. "

Examples :

"The supplies for the school project were quite parable; we found everything we needed easily at the store. "

Related Words

teamwork noun

The cooperative effort of a team of people to achieve a common goal.

illustrating verb

To shed light upon.

parables noun

A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.

obtainable adjective

Able to be obtained.

comparison noun

The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.

catholic adjective

Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.

narrative noun

The systematic recitation of an event or series of events.

biblical adjective

Of or relating to the Bible.

everything pronoun

All the things under discussion.

represent verb

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

religious noun

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

normally adverb

Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time