altar call

al·tar call

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awl-ter kawl]
- /ˈɔl tər kɔl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awl-ter kawl]
- /ˈɔl tər kɔl/

Definition of altar call words

noun altar call an evangelist preacher's invitation at the end of the sermon, asking people to come forward to acknowledge a conversion. 1

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Origin of altar call

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Altar call

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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altar call popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

altar call usage trend in Literature

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