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prelate

/ˈprɛlət/

/ˈprɛlɪt/

Translations

prelatenoun

prelates

/ˈprɛlət/

/ˈprɛlɪt/

The prelate delivered a moving sermon at the cathedral.

Прелат произнес трогательную проповедь в соборе.

Synonyms

prelateverb

prelated

Past Simple

prelated

Past Participle

prelating

Gerund

/ˈprɛl.ət/

Archaic usage meaning to raise to the rank of a prelate or to act as one.

prelatenoun

A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or an abbot.

The prelate delivered a moving sermon during the Sunday service.

prelateverb

To raise to the office or dignity of a prelate; to appoint as a prelate (archaic).

In the 15th century, the monarch frequently prelated trusted courtiers to consolidate his influence over the Church.