Altar

Synonyms of altar

• shrine
• sanctuary
• sacred place

Antonyms of altar

• secular
• profane
• irreligious

Collocations of altar

wedding altar

Frequency: 80 %

The bride and groom exchanged vows at the wedding altar.

church altar

Frequency: 70 %

The priest lit candles on the church altar.

sacrificial altar

Frequency: 60 %

The ancient ritual involved offerings on the sacrificial altar.

decorated altar

Frequency: 50 %

The altar was adorned with flowers and candles for the ceremony.

stone altar

Frequency: 40 %

The ancient ruins still held remnants of a stone altar.

Idiomatic Expressions for altar

• Phrase: altar boy
  Meaning: a young male assistant who helps during religious ceremonies, especially in the Catholic Church
  Usage: My nephew is training to become an altar boy at our local parish.