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disciple

dis·ci·ple

disciple

 
 
pronunciation:
dih saI pl
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a pupil, adherent, or follower.
synonyms:
adherent, follower, pupil
similar words:
aficionado, apprentice, devotee, enthusiast, partisan, satellite, student, votary
definition 2: one of the followers of Jesus Christ, esp. one of the apostles.
synonyms:
apostle
similar words:
believer, Christian, convert, neophyte
Word Combinations  About this feature
adjective + (n.)disciple accomplished, ardent, beloved, closest, dejected, devoted, eager, erstwhile, faithful, fellow, female, holy, lesbian, male, prominent, self-proclaimed, trusted, visible, vital, worthy, zealous  [See all][See only the most frequent]
verb + (n.)disciple found, instruct, teach, wash
(n.)disciple + verb betray, confess, empower, encounter, gather, ponder, pray, preach, proclaim
noun + (n.)disciple Help angle, apostle, associate, band, coaching, devil, follower, gang, gangster, historian, legion, lord, marabout, rabbi, shot, testament
derivation: discipleship (n.)