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Parable
noun
/ˈpaɹəbəl/
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Word Frequency:
2.7
Definitions
1.
noun
A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.
"Catholic sermons normally draw on at least one Biblical lecture, often parables."
2.
verb
To represent by parable.
Synonyms
allegory
apologue
fable
story
man
satellite
dish
exemplum
analogy
illustration
myth
legend
Rhymes With
comparable
terrible
unbearable
arable
enfant terrible
bearable
wearable
repairable
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