Synonyms for oblation
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.
Forms
- Plural
- oblations → offerings, sacrifices, gifts, presentations…
Example sentences
- offering Sami was constantly offering drinks to his guests.
- sacrifice Dmitri was ready to sacrifice his life for others.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| oblation | steady | |
| offering | rising | |
| sacrifice | rising | |
| benefaction | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- gift1
- 8 letters
- offering3
- 9 letters
- sacrifice3
- 11 letters
- benefaction
- 12 letters
- presentation4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (offering3 = 3 syllables).