church
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(verb) bring someone to church for a special rite, as of a woman after childbirth |
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Related Words: bring, convey, take |
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(noun) for public (especially Christian) worship; "the church was empty" |
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Synonyms: church building |
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Related Words: Westminster Abbey, abbey, basilica, cathedral, house of God, house of prayer, house of worship, kirk, place of worship |
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(noun) a group of Christians; any group professing Christian doctrine or belief; "church is a biblical term for assembly" |
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Synonyms: Christian church, Christianity |
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Related Words: Catholic Church, Coptic Church, Protestant, Protestant Church, faith, religion |
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(noun) a service conducted in a church; "don't be late for church" |
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Synonyms: church service |
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Related Words: divine service, religious service, service |
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