French Meaning of oracle

Oracle

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Definitions and Meaning of oracle in English

Wordnet

oracle (n)

an authoritative person who divines the future

a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible

a shrine where an oracular god is consulted

Webster

oracle (n.)

The answer of a god, or some person reputed to be a god, to an inquiry respecting some affair or future event, as the success of an enterprise or battle.

Hence: The deity who was supposed to give the answer; also, the place where it was given.

The communications, revelations, or messages delivered by God to the prophets; also, the entire sacred Scriptures -- usually in the plural.

The sanctuary, or Most Holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.

One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.

Any person reputed uncommonly wise; one whose decisions are regarded as of great authority; as, a literary oracle.

A wise sentence or decision of great authority.

Webster

oracle (v. i.)

To utter oracles.

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Oracle

an authoritative person who divines the future, a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible, a shri

devin,prévisionniste,mystique,Prophète,Sibylle,prédicateur,diseur de bonne aventure,Jérémie,pronostiqueur,prophétesse

No antonyms found.

orache => arroche, orach => arroche, orabassu => orabassou, ora => heure, or so => ou environ,