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oracle

The correct spelling is oracle.

How to pronounce oracle

/ˈɒɹəkəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈɒɹəkəl/

Say it like: Ora-cle

The correct spelling is oracle. A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity. For example: "a literary oracle"

Usage Examples

a literary oracle

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
  2. 2.A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
  3. 3.A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
  4. 4.A person considered to be a source of wisdom.
  5. 5.A wise sentence or decision of great authority.

verb

  1. 1.To utter oracles or prophecies.

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