approach the altar
Frequency: 4.01.0 per million words
To move closer to the altar.
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Examples (10)
- The bride gracefully approached the altar to meet her groom.
- The priest approaches the altar to begin the mass.
- With a bowed head, the humble worshipper approached the altar to pray.
- The confirmands will approach the altar one by one.
- Approaching the altar, he felt a mixture of awe and reverence.
- In the ancient ritual, the chosen one would slowly approach the sacrificial altar.
- The deacon instructed the couple, "You may now approach the altar."
- He took a deep breath before he approached the altar on his wedding day.
- The faithful were invited to approach the altar for communion.
- She hesitated for a moment before she finally approached the altar.