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disciple

/dɪˈsaɪpəl/

disciplenoun

disciples

/dɪˈsaɪpəl/

Translations

ученик

The disciple learned from the master every day.

Ученик учился у мастера каждый день.

последователь

He was a disciple of the famous philosopher.

Он был последователем известного философа.

Additional translations

апостол

Definitions

A personal follower of a teacher, leader, or philosopher, especially a follower of Jesus in Christianity.

The disciples of Jesus spread his teachings throughout the world.

An adherent of a particular doctrine or school of thought.

He was a disciple of the minimalist art movement, always striving for simplicity in his work.

Synonyms

discipleverb

discipled

Past Simple

discipled

Past Participle

discipling

Gerund

/dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Transitive verb, chiefly in Christian context: to teach or mentor so as to make someone a disciple.

Definitions

To teach, train, or mentor someone so as to make them a disciple, especially within a religious context.

The pastor spent years discipling the new converts.

Synonyms

discipleadjective

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "disciple training") to denote relation to disciples.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for disciples.

The church offers a disciple course for new believers.