CEFR C1

sacrament

noun

Meaning

A solemn religious ceremony that is considered to be a sign and a means of grace, instituted by Christ and given to the Church to be a means of receiving God's grace.

Examples

The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments.
They received their first sacrament as children.

Synonyms: ordinance, rite, ritual, ceremony

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sacrament (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsækrəmənt/

Definition

A solemn religious ceremony that is considered to be a sign and a means of grace, instituted by Christ and given to the Church to be a means of receiving God's grace.

Examples

The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments.
They received their first sacrament as children.
The priest administered the sacrament with great solemnity.

How to Use sacrament

sacrament of X (prepositional phrase): Specifies which sacrament is being referred to. — "The sacrament of marriage is a solemn commitment."
receive a sacrament (collocation): To be given or participate in a religious sacrament. — "They were eager to receive the sacrament of baptism."
administer a sacrament (collocation): To perform or give a religious sacrament to someone. — "The bishop will administer the sacrament of confirmation."

Synonyms of sacrament

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