parable
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Synonyms: pacable, arable, parabole, earable, papable, pairable, payable, sparable, partable, marable, parsable
Antonyms: pacable, arable, parabole, earable, papable, pairable, payable, sparable, partable, marable, parsable
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Noun
- A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.
- In the New Testament the parables told by Jesus Christ convey His message, as in "The parable of the prodigal son".
- Catholic homilies normally draw on at least one Biblical lecture, often parables.
Verb
- To represent by parable.
Adjective
- That can easily be prepared or procured; obtainable.
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