paraclete

par·a·clete

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-kleet]
- /ˈpær əˌklit/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-kleet]
- /ˈpær əˌklit/

Definitions of paraclete word

noun paraclete an advocate or intercessor. 1
noun paraclete (initial capital letter) the Holy Spirit; the Comforter. 1
noun paraclete a mediator or advocate 0
noun paraclete the Holy Ghost as comforter or advocate 0
noun paraclete an advocate; intercessor; pleader 0
noun paraclete the Holy Spirit, considered as comforter, intercessor, or advocate 0

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Origin of paraclete

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; < Medieval Latin, Late Latin Paraclētus < Late Greek Paráklētos comforter, literally, (person) called in (to help), verbid of parakaleîn (equivalent to para- para-1 + kaleîn to call); replacing late Middle English paraclit < Medieval Latin Paraclītus, representing Medieval Greek Paráklētos

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Parts of speech for Paraclete

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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paraclete popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for paraclete

noun paraclete

abider — to remain; continue; stay: Abide with me.
holy ghost — the third person of the Trinity.
holy spirit — the spirit of God.

All 3 Synonyms of paraclete