immolate

[US]/ˈɪməleɪt/
[UK]/ˈɪməˌleɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to kill as a sacrifice, especially by fire
v.to destroy something, usually by burning, as an offering
Word Forms
Past Participleimmolated
Past Tenseimmolated
Third Person Singularimmolates
Present Participleimmolating

Phrases & Collocations

immolate oneself

immolate in protest

immolate for freedom

immolate in flames

immolate a sacrifice

immolate for justice

immolate in despair

immolate for change

immolate in silence

immolate for love

Example Sentences

they decided to immolate the old traditions to embrace modernity.

the protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the government building.

in ancient rituals, it was common to immolate offerings to the gods.

he felt compelled to immolate his past mistakes to move forward.

the artist chose to immolate his previous works in a symbolic gesture.

some cultures believe that to immolate is to purify the spirit.

they planned to immolate the old flag during the ceremony.

the novel explores the theme of those who immolate their lives for a cause.

to immolate one's desires can lead to inner peace.

the ceremony involved a ritual where they would immolate symbolic items.

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